Information You Submit
A name, location, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our systems. The provider's own privacy terms govern its handling.
If you send an email or contact message, we retain the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share that correspondence outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Information
Routine technical data may be collected when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring website, when provided
- Date and time stamps
Cookies help measure how people use the site. Browser controls can block or remove them, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Information supports the basic operation and improvement of the service.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Learn which guides visitors use
- Diagnose errors and security issues
- Display advertising that may reflect interests
External Websites and Advertising
Links may lead to the Wicomico Sheriff roster, police and corrections pages, Maryland public-record portals, courts, and outside search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination's privacy policy controls its practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and select ads. That tracking occurs under their policies, not as a Wicomico County government service. Maryland Public Information Act rules govern government record requests, not this private site's analytics practices.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be provided to:
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Practices
We use standard safeguards suited to the information handled. No website, network, or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot promise that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted data may use the Contact page to request deletion.
Your Data Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may ask for a copy of personal information we hold, request correction, seek deletion, or object to certain processing. A request may require enough detail to locate the information and verify that it concerns you.
Policy Revisions
This Privacy Policy may change as site practices or legal duties change. A revised version takes effect when posted here with its new effective date.