Information You Choose to Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar search term into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message about the site, we use the information in that message to review the issue and respond. We do not share message content outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the site may receive routine technical data when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring site or link, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and whether pages are working correctly. Your browser may let you block or delete cookies, although some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct outside provider when a partner tool is used.
- To understand which Adams County jail, court, and locator pages are most useful.
- To diagnose broken links, display problems, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Links and Partner Sites
The site links to official and third-party resources, including Adams County government pages, the Sheriff CRIMEWATCH site, UJS Case Search, PA DOC, VINE/PASAVIN, BOP, ICE, and search partners. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy notice controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. Those tracking and advertising choices occur on the partner's systems.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure, so this notice does not promise that unauthorized access, technical failure, or misuse can never occur.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is available and legally permitted.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out applies.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be updated as the site, search partners, advertising tools, or legal requirements change. New terms are posted on this page with an updated effective date when applicable.