Information You Provide
Search requests
When a visitor enters a name or another query into a search tool, the query is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. We may receive limited information about use of the tool, but the provider’s own notice governs its handling of the query and any account information supplied there.
Messages
If you send a message, we may collect the name, email address, and information included in the message so we can read, respond to, and maintain the correspondence. Do not send sensitive records, payment data, or information that is not needed for a general site question.
Technical Information and Cookies
Like most websites, this site and its service providers may automatically collect device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, approximate location inferred from IP, pages viewed, referral address, date and time of access, and error or performance information. This information helps operate, secure, measure, and improve the site.
Cookies and similar tools
Cookies and similar technologies may remember preferences, measure visits, help prevent abuse, and support advertising or analytics. Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies, although parts of the site or a partner tool may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
We use information to operate the website, answer messages, maintain security, understand traffic, improve pages and search tools, and comply with legal obligations. We do not use a search query to create an official public record or to make a custody determination.
Links to Other Sites
This guide links to public agencies, courts, state locators, and other outside services. Each destination has its own content, availability, privacy practices, and terms. Review those policies before giving information to another website, including a government portal or search partner.
Who May Receive Information
Service providers that support search tools, hosting, analytics, advertising, security, or communications may process information on our behalf. Information may also be disclosed when required by a lawful subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or site operations. We do not control the independent practices of third-party destinations.
Security Measures
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information, but no online transmission or storage system is completely secure. Please use care when deciding what to send through the site or to an outside service.
Visitors Under 18
This site is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly seek personal information from them. If you believe a child has sent personal information through the site, contact us so we can review the request.
Privacy Choices and Requests
Subject to applicable law, you may ask about personal information held by this site, request correction of inaccurate contact information, seek deletion where appropriate, request a copy of information provided to us, or object to certain processing. We may need to verify a request and may retain information when required for legal, security, or operational reasons.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the site or its providers change. Any revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.