Information Visitors Provide
Search Entries
When a visitor types a name, location, or other search term into a search tool, that query 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 a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message is used to respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may receive technical details when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when a browser provides it.
- Date and time stamps connected with site activity.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand traffic patterns, improve performance, and support advertising or analytics features. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may work differently after cookies are limited.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service when a visitor uses a partner search tool.
- To understand which Somerset County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to readers.
- To find technical errors, broken pages, and performance issues.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
External Websites and Official Portals
This site links to Somerset County offices, PA SAVIN/VINE, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections pages, Pennsylvania UJS Case Search, federal locators, open-records resources under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, Act 3 of 2008, and third-party search services. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that other website's privacy notice and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based ads. That tracking occurs under the partner's controls, not through official Somerset County or Pennsylvania systems.
When Information May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be handled by limited outside parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government agencies when a subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process requires it.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information connected with the site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics tool, or advertising service can be promised as completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request may be sent through the contact path.
Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.