Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
A name or place entered in a search box is sent to the outside company that operates that tool. The provider processes the query and supplies its result. We do not keep or log those search terms on our systems.
Messages and Contact Submissions
An email sent to us may be retained so we can respond. It remains within our organization unless disclosure is required by a valid legal duty.
Data We Gather Automatically
When a page loads, the server may receive basic technical details about the visit:
- Page-view times and the pages opened
- Device type and operating system
- Browser name and version
- The device's assigned IP address
- Time spent on pages
- A referring site, when supplied
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small files placed on a device. They and analytics services help combine traffic data, such as which pages receive visits and where a visit ends. A browser can block cookies, though some site functions may then work in a different way.
What We Do With This Data
- Routing a query to the selected search provider
- Finding and repairing technical faults
- Measuring which content is useful
- Operating the site and maintaining performance
- Displaying advertising that may reflect visitor interests
No Criminal-Record Data on File
We do not keep, compile, or sell a database of personal criminal records. Green County content identifies official routes such as the Office of the Sheriff, the Clerk of Circuit Court, Wisconsin DOJ's Crime Information Bureau, and the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. Visitor data is not assembled into consumer reports or third-party criminal profiles, and this site is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside companies operate the site's search boxes. Their privacy policies govern information entered there, including retention and sharing decisions that we do not control. Review the applicable provider policy before sending a query.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to Green County offices, Wisconsin agencies, court portals, legal resources, or outside search tools. Once a reader follows a link, the destination's own privacy policy applies. Review it before sharing personal data.
Advertising companies may use their systems to observe activity across websites and choose interest-based ads. We do not operate that tracking.
Who Might See Your Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to:
- Analytics providers that measure visits and performance
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Government or law-enforcement bodies acting under a valid legal order
- Advertising networks serving page ads
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security practices are used for collected data. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, so we cannot promise that unauthorized access will never occur.
Users Under 18
The service is intended for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger than 18. If such data is identified, we will remove it.
Your Data Rights
Applicable law may grant rights concerning personal data. Wisconsin's Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39, governs records held by public authorities rather than this private site, while Wis. Stat. § 165.83 governs DOJ criminal-identification records and authorized dissemination. A visitor may ask us to:
- Provide a copy of personal data we retain about the visitor
- Correct retained personal data that is inaccurate
- Delete retained personal data where applicable
- Honor an available choice to opt out of certain processing
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be revised. A replacement takes effect when it is posted here with a new date, so readers should review this page from time to time.
Effective date: August 11, 2026