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Privacy Policy

This policy describes the information collected during a visit, why it is used, and the limited circumstances in which it may reach another party. It also explains the separate role of outside search providers and linked government sites. The policy applies to Clark County Criminal History, not to the Clark County government, Missouri courts, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, or any other public office. By continuing to browse or use a feature on this private site, you accept the data practices stated below.

Data You Give Us Directly

Search Queries

A name or place entered into a search box is sent directly to the outside company that operates that tool. The provider processes the query and supplies its own response. We do not keep a local log of the terms entered in those partner searches.

Messages and Contact Submissions

An email or other direct message may be retained long enough to respond and maintain the exchange. It remains within the operating team unless disclosure is required by a valid legal duty.

Data We Gather Automatically

When a page loads, the server and analytics services may receive routine technical information about the visit:

  • Page-view dates and times
  • The pages viewed and approximate time spent on them
  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser name and version
  • The referring site, when one is reported
  • The internet protocol address used for the request

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files saved by a browser. They and related analytics tools help measure visits, popular pages, and where a browsing session ends. Browser controls can block or delete cookies, although doing so may change how some features behave.

What We Do With This Data

  • Route a search request to the selected partner
  • Find and correct technical faults
  • Maintain site availability and performance
  • Measure which pages visitors use
  • Display advertising that may reflect browsing interests

No Criminal-Record Data on File

Clark County Criminal History does not maintain, assemble, or sell a database of personal criminal records. Its content identifies the official sources that hold Clark County records, including the sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Missouri State Highway Patrol Central Repository, and Missouri Sex Offender Registry. Visitor information is not used to create a consumer report or a dossier about another person. This private site is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Third-Party Search Partners

Outside companies operate the search tools that appear on some pages. Their own privacy terms govern data entered into a tool, including retention and disclosure. Those practices are outside our control, so review the provider's policy before sending a query.

Links to Other Websites

Links may lead to a sheriff page, court portal, state agency, legal resource, or outside search service. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's policy controls the visit. Review it before providing personal information.

Advertising providers may use their own technology to measure activity across sites and select ads. That processing occurs on the provider's system.

Who Might See Your Data

We do not sell personal information. Data may still be handled by the following limited recipients:

  • Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance
  • Search partners that receive a query submitted to their tool
  • Advertising networks that place or measure ads
  • A government or law enforcement body acting under a valid legal order

How We Protect Your Data

Reasonable, standard safeguards are used for information under our control. No internet system can promise perfect security, so a breach or loss cannot be ruled out.

Users Under 18

This service is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger than 18. A verified request concerning a minor's submitted data will be addressed by deleting that information.

Your Data Rights

The Missouri Sunshine Law governs access to records held by Missouri public bodies, while RSMo §43.506 controls dissemination of specified state criminal-history information. Neither law turns this private site into a public record custodian. Subject to identity verification and applicable law, visitors may ask us to:

  • Provide a copy of personal information retained about them
  • Correct retained information that is inaccurate
  • Delete personal information when no legal duty requires retention
  • Honor an available opt-out from certain processing

Updates to This Policy

This policy may be revised as site practices or legal requirements change. A revised version will appear here with a new effective date.

Effective date: July 30, 2026