Information You Submit
A name, telephone number, or address entered in a search form is sent to the outside provider that supplies those results. Our servers do not retain a copy of that query. When you contact us, we receive the information included in your message and use it to answer.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard hosting logs may record an IP address, browser type, pages requested, and timestamps. We review combined usage to maintain the service and understand which resources are useful. Basic analytics and advertising measurement may rely on cookies or comparable technology.
What We Do With This Data
We use this limited information to operate the service, diagnose faults, measure traffic, and improve content. We neither sell visitor lists nor create individual visitor profiles.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to Madison County offices, Illinois agencies, libraries, archives, or outside search services. Information submitted after leaving this service is governed by the destination’s policy. Sponsored results are supplied by a third party and follow that provider’s privacy terms.
Who Might See Your Data
Hosting and technical vendors process logs while supporting the service. Analytics or advertising partners may receive the automatic information described above. We otherwise disclose visitor data only when valid legal process requires disclosure.
How We Protect Your Data
Connections are encrypted, and logs are retained only as long as needed for the purposes stated here. Because visitors do not create accounts, this service holds no user password or account profile.
Users Under 18
The site is meant for adults and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18; if you believe a minor has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your Data Rights
Your location may provide rights concerning access, correction, or deletion of personal data held by a website. Illinois also regulates covered breach notices through the Personal Information Protection Act, 815 ILCS 530. Because we retain little information, a request generally involves checking contact mail and available logs. Use the Contact page. Records held by Granite City, Madison County, or Illinois agencies remain under the relevant custodian’s control. Requests concerning those records must go to that office, subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and other access laws.
Updates to This Policy
Revisions will appear here. Continued use after a posted change indicates acceptance of the revised policy.