Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
A name or place entered into a search tool is sent directly to the outside company that operates that tool. The provider processes the query and supplies its results. We do not keep a separate log of those search terms on our systems.
Messages and Contact Submissions
Messages sent to us may be retained long enough to review and answer them. They remain within our organization unless disclosure is required by a valid legal obligation.
Data We Gather Automatically
Our systems receive basic technical and usage details when a page loads:
- Page-view dates and times
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them
- Device type and operating system
- Browser name and version
- Internet Protocol address
- Referring website, when one is supplied
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small files that can be saved on a device. We and our analytics services use them to understand traffic patterns, popular pages, and where visits end. Browser controls can reject or remove cookies, though some functions may behave differently after they are blocked.
What We Do With This Data
- Route a submitted search to the selected partner
- Find and repair errors or performance problems
- Measure which resources visitors use most
- Operate, secure, and improve the website
- Display advertising that may reflect browsing interests
No Criminal-Record Data on File
We do not create, keep, or sell a database of personal criminal records. Monona County material here identifies official sources such as the Sheriff, Iowa District Court, Iowa DCI, and the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. We are not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and visitor data is not assembled into consumer reports or third-party criminal-history files.
Third-Party Search Partners
Independent companies supply the search tools displayed on some pages. Their privacy terms govern data entered into their forms, including retention and disclosure choices that we do not control. Read the provider's policy before sending a query.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to the Monona County government, the Iowa Judicial Branch, Iowa DPS, other public agencies, legal resources, or outside search providers. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's privacy rules apply. Review them before sharing personal information.
Advertising companies may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and select interest-based ads. Their tracking is governed by their policies.
Who Might See Your Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may still be disclosed to:
- Analytics vendors that measure traffic and performance
- Search providers that process a query you submit
- Advertising networks that serve ads
- Public authorities when disclosure is compelled by valid legal process
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to guard collected data. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, so we cannot promise that unauthorized access will never occur.
Users Under 18
This resource is intended for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger than 18. A verified request concerning a minor's submitted data will be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Rights
Rights can vary by residence and applicable law. Iowa Code chapter 22 governs access to official public records, while Iowa Code chapter 692 controls dissemination of criminal-history data held by Iowa DCI. Those laws concern government records and do not convert this private resource into their custodian. Subject to applicable law, you may:
- Request access to personal data we retain about you
- Ask that inaccurate retained data be corrected
- Seek deletion when the law allows it
- Object to or opt out of eligible processing
Updates to This Policy
A revised privacy policy becomes available on this page with a new effective date. Review the current version to see how information practices may have changed.
Effective date: July 23, 2026