Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other details into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. We do not keep a separate search-term log on this site.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we use the information in that message to respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on page.
- Referring website, if one was passed to us.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site usage and support basic site functions. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Vermillion County pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may reflect general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to Vermillion County government pages, the Sheriff-routed public-records form, MyCase, IDOC, Indiana SAVIN/VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Public-record requests to Indiana agencies may be handled under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls its data practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by an official Vermillion County agency.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be made available to the following categories of recipients when needed.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that display ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website. No website, server, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be fully secure or breach-proof.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information you believe is wrong.
- Request deletion of eligible personal information.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective text.