Information You Send Us
Search terms, such as a name, telephone number, or address, go to the third-party provider that supplies the results. Our servers do not retain a separate copy of those searches. When you send us a message, we receive the details you choose to provide and use them to answer.
Information Logged Automatically
Our host creates routine logs containing an IP address, browser type, visited pages, and timestamps. We review that information in aggregate to maintain the service and learn which material visitors use. Cookies or similar tools may support basic analytics and advertising measurement where applicable.
How We Use Limited Data
Limited data supports site operation, troubleshooting, traffic measurement, and content improvements. We neither sell visitor lists nor assemble individual user profiles.
External Website Links
Links lead to government portals, public libraries, records offices, and outside search services. Information submitted after leaving this site is controlled by the destination's policy. That distinction also applies to sponsored search results supplied by a third party.
When Data May Be Shared
Hosting and support vendors process server logs for us, while analytics or advertising providers may receive the automatic data noted above. We disclose information when valid legal process requires it. Visitor data is not otherwise shared.
Steps Used to Protect Data
The site is served over an encrypted connection. We retain server logs only as long as needed for the purposes above. Because we do not run accounts, there is no password or profile of yours to breach on this site.
Users Under 18
This site is not directed at children and is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, contact us and we will delete it.
Your Privacy Choices
Washington does not provide a single general consumer privacy statute in the supplied research that applies here, though other state and federal rights may apply to particular data. Because we retain little information, a request will usually involve checking the contact mailbox and available server logs. Use the Contact page to ask. Public records held by Bellingham, Whatcom County, or Washington agencies remain outside our control; correction or removal requests must go to the custodian.
Updates to This Policy
If this policy changes, the new version will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.