Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, place, or other term into a search box powered by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information you provide to read and answer the message. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a legal duty requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand traffic, remember basic preferences, and measure how visitors use the site. You can block cookies in your browser, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Hall County record pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, clerk records, court resources, TDCJ, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure visits or show interest-based ads across websites. Their tracking occurs under their policies, not this one.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance:
- Search partners that process a query you submit.
- Analytics providers used to measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that support the site.
- Law enforcement or government agencies when required by a valid legal order. Public-information issues in Texas may also involve Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every risk. We cannot promise that data transmission or storage will be breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent information through the site, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is wrong.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updated language will be posted on this page, and the posted version controls after it appears here.