Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or other lookup detail into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own record system.
Messages
If you email or otherwise send us a message, we may keep the contact details and message content long enough to respond and manage the request. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, if one was passed to us.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies through your browser settings, but some site features or partner tools may work differently if cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Douglas County pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose broken pages, security issues, or technical errors.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Other Websites and Tools
This site links to sheriff pages, court portals, Oregon Department of Corrections tools, VISOR, federal locators, and third-party search services. Oregon public-record access is governed by Oregon law, including ORS chapter 192, but once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own technologies to measure activity or deliver interest-based ads across websites. That tracking occurs on their systems, not in a Douglas County government record system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that help measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal command requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. You should not assume that any online transmission is completely secure.
Users 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 Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided to us.
- Request deletion of personal data when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised notice is posted on this page with its updated terms.