Information Sent Directly
A name, phone number, or address entered into a search form is submitted to the provider that operates that result service. Our servers do not retain a copy of those searches. Messages sent to us contain only the information you include, and we use it to respond.
Technical Information Collected
Hosting services create ordinary logs, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and timestamps. We use aggregated information to maintain the reference and understand general readership. Cookies or similar tools may support basic analytics and advertising measurement where used.
How Information Is Used
Information is used to run the reference, correct technical problems, measure traffic, and improve content. We do not sell visitor lists or assemble individual visitor profiles.
External Websites
Links lead to county and state portals, library collections, archives, and outside search services. Those destinations apply their own privacy practices to any information you submit. Sponsored results are also provided by an outside company.
Service Providers and Disclosure
Providers that host or support the reference process server-log information for us. Analytics and advertising partners may receive the automatic data described above. We disclose information only when valid legal process requires disclosure.
Security Practices
The reference uses an encrypted connection, and logs are retained only for as long as the purposes described above require. Since there are no accounts, the reference has no visitor password or account profile to expose.
Visitors Under 18
The reference is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you think a minor sent us information, contact us so it can be removed.
Your Information Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of personal data held by a website. Because this reference keeps very little, a request usually involves checking the contact mailbox and server logs, then removing applicable information. Use the Contact page to ask. Michigan state, county, and city records are controlled by their custodians, so requests concerning those materials belong with the responsible office.
Policy Changes
Any revision will appear on this page. Continued use after a posted update means you accept the revised policy.