Please Note: The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by The Fair Credit Reporting Act and should not be used to determine an individual's eligibility for personal credit or employment, or to assess risk associated with any business transactions such as tenant screening.
Last Updated: April 20, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you visit GovCriminalRecords.org, we may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Search queries (such as names, locations, or other identifiers used to conduct criminal record searches)
- Contact information when you communicate with us via contact forms or email
- Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
- Pages visited and browsing behavior on our site
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our criminal records search services
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal processes, court orders, or governmental requests
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
- In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website.
6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access the personal information we hold about you
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to object to or restrict our processing of your information
- Right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country or region. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection consistent with this policy.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Important Legal Disclaimer
GovCriminalRecords.org is not a “consumer reporting agency” as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that information obtained through our services may not be used to determine eligibility for employment, credit, tenant screening, insurance, or any other purpose covered by the FCRA .
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Contact Page: Via the “Contact Us” link on our website