Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or related query into a search tool, that request may be sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we use the information you provide to read, route, and answer that message. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may collect technical details when pages load.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them
- Referring website, when available
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure traffic and understand how visitors use the site. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may work differently if you do.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep the website operating and loading properly
- Send search requests to the appropriate partner service
- Understand which Sonoma County release-record pages visitors use
- Diagnose errors, broken links, and performance problems
- Display advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests
Links and Outside Services
This site links to Sonoma County Sheriff resources, court pages, CDCR, VINE, federal locators, ICE, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the destination site's own privacy policy controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid legal order
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure or breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected
- Ask that information be deleted when applicable
- Opt out of certain uses where the law provides that option
Policy Changes
This notice may be revised from time to time. Any update will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the page content.