Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
A query entered in a search tool is sent directly to the outside company that operates that tool. The provider processes the query and supplies its results. Clay County Criminal History does not retain or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages and Contact Submissions
An email may be retained as needed to prepare and document a response. It remains within the organization unless disclosure is required by a valid legal duty.
Data We Gather Automatically
When a page loads, the site's systems may automatically receive these technical details:
- The IP address assigned to your device
- Which browser you are using and its version
- Your device type and operating system
- The pages you visited and how long you stayed on each
- The site that sent you here, if any
- Timestamps for each page view
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small files saved on a device. They and analytics services help combine traffic data, such as popular pages and points where visits end. Browser settings can block cookies, although doing so may change how some site functions behave.
What We Do With This Data
- Keeping the site up, running, and loading quickly
- Sending your search requests to the right partner service
- Figuring out which pages people find useful and which need work
- Tracking down and fixing technical issues
- Showing ads that may line up with your interests
No Criminal-Record Data on File
Clay County Criminal History does not keep, assemble, or sell a database of anyone's criminal records. Its content identifies records held by Clay County offices, Kentucky courts, Kentucky State Police, and the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry. Visitor information is not turned into a third-party record or consumer report. This website is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside companies operate the search boxes. Their privacy policies, retention periods, and disclosure practices govern information submitted through those tools. This policy does not control a partner's processing, so review its terms before entering a query.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to Clay County offices, Kentucky agencies, court systems, legal resources, and outside search services. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's privacy policy applies. Review it before providing personal information.
Advertising companies may use their own systems to follow activity across websites and select interest-based ads.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be disclosed to:
- Search partners that handle queries you run on our site
- Analytics services we use to track traffic and performance
- Ad networks that place ads on our pages
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security measures are used to protect collected data. No internet system is entirely secure, however, and this site cannot guarantee that unauthorized access will never occur.
Users Under 18
The website is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If such data is identified, a request may be made to remove it.
Your Data Rights
Rights may also arise under Kentucky consumer-protection law, including the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act, KRS 367.110 through 367.300. Subject to applicable law and verified identity, a visitor may:
- Ask for a copy of what we have on file about you
- Have us fix information that is wrong
- Request that we erase your data
- Opt out of certain kinds of data processing
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be revised. Any revision will be posted here and paired with a new effective date so visitors can identify the current version.
Effective date: July 26, 2026