Information You Provide
Search entries
A name, city, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
If you email us or submit a contact message, we keep the information needed to reply. We do not share it outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Standard web services may collect technical information when a page loads, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent there
- Referring page, when available
- Access date and time
Cookies
Cookies help measure site use and support basic functions. Browser settings can block or clear cookies, although parts of the site or a partner tool may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
We use technical and contact information to operate and improve the site.
- Maintain performance and availability
- Send a search request to the relevant partner service
- Understand which record-reference pages are useful
- Detect and fix technical problems
- Support advertising that may be interest-based
Outside Sites and Advertising
The site links to sheriff, court, corrections, custody, and search-provider resources. Once you follow an outside link, that service’s privacy practices control its handling of information.
Advertising partners may measure activity across sites for their own ad-delivery purposes. That activity occurs within their systems, not as a claim that the Hansford County offices operate this site.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. It may be disclosed to the following recipients when necessary for the stated purposes or when a valid legal obligation requires it.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, but no internet-connected system is completely secure. We cannot promise that a transmission or stored record will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Contact us if you believe a minor has provided information, and we will review the request to delete it.
Your Choices and Requests
You may ask about personal information held through a direct contact.
- Request a copy of personal data we hold
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion where applicable
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where available
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as operations or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.