Data You Give Us Directly
A name or case number entered into a search widget is transmitted to the third-party provider that operates the search. This resource does not retain those search terms as its own docket database. If a visitor sends an email, the message may be retained to respond and will not be disclosed outside the organization except when a legal duty requires disclosure.
Data We Gather Automatically
Routine website operation can collect technical visit data:
- IP address
- Browser version
- Device and operating-system information
- Visited pages and session duration
- Referring site, when supplied
- Page-view timestamps
Cookies and analytics tools may measure aggregate use, such as page traffic and navigation patterns. Browser settings can block cookies, although a feature may then operate differently.
What We Do With This Data
Technical information supports the operation and improvement of the resource. It may be used for:
- Maintaining page availability and performance
- Directing a query to the selected partner service
- Understanding general use patterns
- Diagnosing technical faults
- Displaying advertising that may be interest-based
No Court-Record Data on File
This resource does not host, compile, maintain, or sell a database of Cole County court dockets or personal case records. It describes official access channels, including the Circuit Clerk and Case.net. Missouri Sunshine Law provisions, including § 610.011 and § 610.023, address public-record policy and request handling; court-record access also remains subject to Missouri court rules and confidentiality limits. This resource is not a consumer reporting agency and does not create consumer reports.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside providers operate the search boxes on certain pages. Any information submitted to one is governed by that provider's privacy policy, retention practice, and sharing rules. Those choices are outside this resource's control, so review the partner policy before submitting information.
Links to Other Websites
Links can lead to court, clerk, Case.net, municipal, and other external websites. Their privacy terms govern after a visitor leaves this resource. Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be handled by:
- Search partners processing a selected query
- Analytics providers measuring traffic and performance
- Advertising networks serving page advertising
- Government or law-enforcement bodies responding to a valid legal order
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security measures are used for the information collected in operating the resource. No internet-connected service can promise absolute security, and visitors should avoid sending sensitive case, payment, or identity information through an unverified channel.
Users Under 18
This resource is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor has supplied personal data, contact the operator so the concern can be addressed.
Your Data Rights
Depending on the visitor's location, privacy or consumer-protection law may provide additional controls. A visitor may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal data held about that visitor
- Correct information that is inaccurate
- Request deletion of personal data
- Object to certain processing where applicable
Updates to This Policy
The policy may be revised as the service or legal requirements change. A revised version takes effect when posted here.
Effective date: August 28, 2026