Information You Choose to Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search box supplied by a partner, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or send a message to the site, the message and contact details may be kept long enough to respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is passed by the browser.
- 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, although some features or measurements may work differently after cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the proper partner service.
- To understand which Fairfax County record pages visitors use most.
- To identify errors, broken pages, or technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, corrections, federal locator, Virginia Freedom of Information Act resources under Va. Code Section 2.2-3700 et seq., and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or provide interest-based ads. Those activities are handled on their platforms, not as official Fairfax County records activity.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be handled by these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics services used to measure site performance.
- Advertising networks used to support the site.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for site operations, but no internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure. This notice does not guarantee that unauthorized access, errors, or data loss can never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact the site so deletion can be requested.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data the site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion where deletion is available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the page content.