Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or similar detail into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other contact message, the submitted information may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical details may be collected when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site usage and support ordinary site functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available and loading properly.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Westchester County custody and records pages visitors use most.
- To detect and correct technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to county Department of Correction pages, court and clerk portals, DOCCS resources, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search services. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls that activity. Public-record requests to New York government agencies are handled under New York Public Officers Law Article 6 and Public Officers Law ยง89, not under this private-site privacy notice.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. Those practices occur on the partner's systems, not in records maintained by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed or processed by the following parties when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted search requests.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that help serve ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics service, or search tool can be promised as completely secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted personal information, a parent or guardian may request review and deletion.
Your Choices and Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain uses where applicable law provides that choice.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.