Privacy Policy
Welcome to Tarrant County, TX Public Services ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit and use this website. The Website is designed to help users locate public resources, tools, contact information, and frequently asked questions related to services available in Tarrant County, Texas. Topics include the Appraisal District, Child Care Management Services, Cities, Clerk, Commissioners Court, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Court Docket, Court Records, Courts, Credit Union, Criminal Courts, Departments, District Attorney, District Clerk, Elections, Family Courts, Health Department, Homestead Exemption, Housing Assistance Office, Inmate Search, Jail, Jury Services, Justice of the Peace Courts, Marriage License, Medical Examiner, My Health My Resources, Passport, Probate Courts, Property Search, Property Tax, Sheriff's Office, Tax Assessor-Collector, Vehicle Registration, Vital Records, Warrant Search, and ZIP Code resources.
Your privacy is important. This policy describes what information may be collected automatically, how it may be used, and the choices available to visitors. By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Purpose of the Website
The Website serves as an independent informational resource intended to help visitors quickly locate publicly available information and official resources related to Tarrant County services. The Website does not require visitors to create an account, register for access, or submit personal information in order to browse its content.
Information We Do Not Collect
The Website does not actively collect personally identifiable information from visitors during normal browsing. Users are not required to provide their names, email addresses, telephone numbers, mailing addresses, or other personal details to access the information available on the Website.
Because there are no user accounts or registration features, the Website does not maintain user profiles, login credentials, or personal account records.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you visit. This information is generally provided by your browser or device and may include browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, language preferences, approximate geographic region derived from IP address, referring website, pages viewed, visit duration, navigation patterns, and the date and time of your visit.
This technical information is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve performance, usability, and content organization. The information is not intended to identify individual visitors.
Google Analytics
The Website uses Google Analytics to better understand visitor behavior and improve the overall user experience. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with the Website.
The information collected through Google Analytics may include device characteristics, browser information, pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, session duration, and other usage statistics. These analytics help identify which pages are most useful, how visitors reach the Website, and where improvements may be made.
Google may process this information according to its own privacy practices. Visitors who prefer not to participate in analytics tracking may manage cookie settings through their browser or use available browser tools designed to limit analytics collection.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored by a web browser to enhance website functionality and improve user experience. The Website may use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, advertising, performance measurement, and remembering browser preferences where applicable.
Most web browsers allow users to manage, restrict, or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect some features or reduce the effectiveness of certain services provided through the Website.
Google AdSense
The Website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to visitors based on browsing activity.
Advertising technologies may collect non-personal information such as browser characteristics, device information, approximate location, and interactions with advertisements. These technologies help measure advertising effectiveness and improve the relevance of displayed advertisements.
The Website does not control the data collection practices of Google AdSense or other advertising partners. Visitors should review Google's own privacy practices to better understand how advertising information is processed.
Third-Party Websites
The Website may provide links to official government agencies and other external resources for the convenience of visitors. Selecting one of these links will direct you to a third-party website that operates independently from this Website.
Each external website maintains its own privacy policies, terms of use, and data collection practices. The Website is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, availability, or security of third-party websites.
How Information Is Used
Automatically collected information may be used to improve website navigation, evaluate traffic trends, understand visitor interests, monitor technical performance, diagnose operational issues, improve accessibility, maintain website security, and enhance the overall quality of the information provided.
Information gathered through analytics is generally reviewed in aggregate rather than to identify individual users.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to help protect the Website and maintain its reliability. While every effort is made to support a secure browsing environment, no website, network, or method of electronic transmission can guarantee complete security. Visitors should use appropriate precautions whenever accessing information on the internet.
Children's Privacy
The Website is intended as a general informational resource and is not specifically directed toward children. The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children because it does not require visitors to submit personal information during normal use.
If it is believed that personal information has been submitted unintentionally, appropriate steps may be taken to remove that information when reasonably possible.
Data Retention
Technical information collected through analytics services may be retained for periods determined by the applicable analytics provider or as necessary to evaluate website performance and usage trends. Aggregate statistical information may also be retained for historical reporting and ongoing improvements.
Your Choices
Visitors may control many aspects of data collection through browser settings. Depending on the browser used, cookies may be blocked, deleted, or managed individually. Some browsers also support privacy features that reduce tracking across websites.
Visitors who do not wish to have certain information collected through analytics or advertising technologies should review the privacy controls available in their browsers and devices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, applicable legal requirements, technology, or privacy practices. Any updates become effective once the revised version is published on this page. Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how information is handled.
Your Acceptance of This Policy
By continuing to use the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and accept the information handling practices described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Website.