Privacy Notice

This notice describes the information this private Rockbridge County reference receives, how it is used, and when it may be shared. By using the site, you accept these practices.

Information You Provide

Search entries

A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the independent provider that operates that tool. We do not keep a separate log of those search terms.

Messages

We retain emails or messages submitted to us so we can respond. They are not shared outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Technical Information

When a page loads, standard service logs can receive technical details:

  • Internet protocol address
  • Browser and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring page, if supplied
  • Date and time of access

Cookies

Cookies help measure use and keep features working. Browser controls can block or remove cookies, although some features may then work differently.


How Information Is Used

We use this information to operate and improve the reference.

  • Maintain performance and security
  • Pass a requested search to its provider
  • Understand which pages are useful
  • Diagnose technical problems
  • Deliver advertising that may be interest-based

Other Websites

Links may lead to public agencies, courts, custody locators, or partner tools. Their privacy practices apply after you leave this site. Advertising partners may track activity across websites using their own systems.


Possible Recipients

We do not sell personal data. Information can be handled by the following parties when necessary.

  • Search partners that process a query
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Government or law-enforcement bodies responding to a valid legal order

Security Practices

We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to a small online reference, but no internet-connected system can promise complete security.


Visitors Under 18

This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from a person under 18. Contact us if a minor has submitted information so it can be addressed.


Your Choices

You may ask about information we hold about you.

  • Request a copy
  • Ask us to correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion where appropriate
  • Opt out of certain processing where available

Policy Changes

We may revise this notice as operations or law change. An updated version will be posted here with its new effective date.