Information You Provide
Search requests
A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. The site does not independently save or log those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or submit a contact message, the message and contact details may be kept to respond. They are not shared outside the organization except when disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, the site may receive limited technical information as pages load. This can include:
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on them.
- Referring website, if one exists.
- Visit timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure how visitors use the site. Browser settings can block or remove cookies, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Technical and submitted information may be used to operate and improve the resource.
- Maintain site performance and security.
- Send a search request to the selected partner service.
- Understand which pages visitors find useful.
- Find and correct technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on interests.
Outside Sites and Advertising
Links can lead to Polk County, Wisconsin, federal, and third-party resources. Those sites apply their own privacy practices after you follow a link. Review their policies before submitting information.
Advertising partners may use their own technologies to measure activity across sites or tailor advertising. Their activity is governed by their systems and policies, not this policy.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a product. It may be disclosed to service providers that need it for their role, including:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers.
- Advertising networks.
- Government or law-enforcement bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security Limits
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, but no internet-connected system is completely secure. The site cannot promise that a transmission, stored message, or system will never be compromised.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Contact us if you believe a minor submitted personal information so it can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
You may ask about personal information held in a direct message or contact request.
- Request a copy of information held about you.
- Ask to correct inaccurate contact information.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not required.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where that option is available.
Policy Updates
This policy may change as practices or services change. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.