Information Provided Directly
A name or location entered in a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. The site does not operate that provider’s system or control how it retains a submitted query. Review the provider’s own notice before submitting information.
If a visitor sends a message through a site contact channel, the message and contact details may be retained to reply or address the request. They are not shared outside the organization except when disclosure is required by law or needed to protect the service and its users.
Automatic Technical Data
Web hosting, analytics, and security services may receive ordinary technical information when a page is loaded. This information helps operate, secure, and understand the service.
- IP address and general connection information.
- Browser type, version, device type, and operating system.
- Pages visited, referring page, timestamps, and approximate time on a page.
- Technical diagnostics used to identify errors or abusive traffic.
Cookies or similar identifiers may be used to understand site use, retain basic settings, measure advertising, or support partner services. Browser settings can block or limit cookies, though parts of a partner tool may work differently as a result.
How Information Is Used
Information is used to keep pages available, improve the way content and search referrals work, understand which resources are useful, diagnose technical problems, protect against misuse, and support advertising that may be based on interests. Search information is routed to the relevant partner service rather than used to create an official Sevier County record.
Links and Advertising Partners
Pages link to official Sheriff, police, court, corrections, and locator resources, as well as outside search services and news sources. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that organization’s privacy practices apply. Advertising partners may measure activity across websites on their own systems for interest-based advertising. This site does not control those systems, their availability, or their privacy choices.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. It may be processed by the limited recipients needed to provide the service:
- Search partners handling a submitted search.
- Hosting, security, analytics, and advertising providers.
- Service vendors that help maintain the pages or respond to messages.
- Law enforcement or another government body when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security and Retention
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information, but no internet-connected service can promise absolute security. Messages and related details are kept only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose described, to meet legal obligations, or to resolve a dispute. Outside providers set their own retention practices.
Visitors Under 18
This resource is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from a person under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted personal information may request its deletion through the site contact channel, subject to applicable law and verification.
Choices and Data Requests
Subject to applicable law, a visitor may ask for a copy of personal information held by the site, correct inaccurate contact information, request deletion, or object to certain processing. Requests should state enough detail to identify the information at issue. The site may need to verify the requester’s identity and may retain limited information where law or a legitimate operational reason requires it.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may change as the service, its partners, or legal requirements change. An updated version becomes effective when posted here. Continued use after posting means the visitor should review the current wording.