Privacy Notice

This notice explains what information may be collected when people use the Putnam County release-record reference pages, how it is used, and when it may be shared. By using the site, you accept these practices.

Information You Submit

A name or location entered in a search box goes to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. A message sent by email or contact form may be retained so we can respond. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.


Automatic Technical Data

Normal page requests may produce technical records used to operate and understand the site.

  • IP address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring site, when provided
  • Request timestamps

Cookies may help measure site use. Browser settings can block them, though some functions may then behave differently.


How Data Is Used

Collected data may be used to keep pages available and responsive, route a search to the selected partner, understand which pages visitors use, diagnose technical faults, and display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.


Other Websites

Links lead to Putnam County offices, Illinois corrections resources, release records, government portals, and third-party tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy policy applies. Advertising partners may track activity across sites on their own systems for interest-based ads.


Possible Data Recipients

We do not sell personal information. Data may be handled by search partners processing a query, analytics providers, advertising networks, or law enforcement and government bodies acting under a valid legal order.


Security Practices

We use ordinary safeguards intended to protect data. No internet-connected service is completely secure, so we cannot promise that a system will never be accessed, lost, or compromised.


Visitors Under 18

The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Contact us to request deletion if a minor submitted information.


Your Data Choices

Depending on applicable law, a person may ask for a copy of data held about them, correction of inaccurate data, deletion, or an opt out from certain processing. Send a request through the Contacts page. Identity verification may be required.


Policy Revisions

This privacy notice may change as site practices or legal duties change. A revised policy takes effect when posted here with its new effective date.