Information You Submit
Search requests
A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. We do not retain or log those search terms on this site's side of the service.
Messages
If you send an email or other message, we may keep the information you provide so that we can respond. We do not disclose those messages outside our organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Technical Data and Cookies
When a browser loads a page, routine technical information may be collected to operate, maintain, and understand the site.
- The internet protocol address used for the request.
- The browser type and version reported by the device.
- The device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and the time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is supplied.
- The date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure how visitors use the site. You can restrict cookies through browser settings, although some site features may behave differently when cookies are blocked.
How We Use Information
The information described above may be used to operate and improve the site and its services.
- Maintain site availability and performance.
- Send a search request to the selected partner service.
- Understand which guides and pages are useful.
- Diagnose and address technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to a visitor's interests.
External Sites and Advertising
Our pages may link to official Aitkin County, Minnesota, court, corrections, and federal resources, as well as outside search tools. Once you follow a link, that destination's privacy practices govern information submitted or collected there.
Advertising providers may collect or use information across websites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Their practices are governed by their own notices and controls.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to the following limited recipient categories when needed for the uses described here or when law requires it.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that provide ads.
- Government or law-enforcement authorities responding to a valid legal order.
Safeguarding Information
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information. No internet-connected system is completely secure, so we cannot promise that a transmission or stored information will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, contact us so that we can review and remove it where appropriate.
Your Information Choices
You may contact us to make the following requests about personal information we hold, subject to applicable law and verification.
- Ask for a copy of personal information we retain.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete information where deletion is available.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where that right applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as site practices change. Any revision will appear on this page with an updated effective date, and continued use after posting means the revised notice applies.