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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what Washington Residents Directory receives, how that information is handled, and the choices available to you. The service is a reference to Washington, Utah public records and historical collections. It does not require an account or keep a resident record about visitors.

Data You Give Us Directly

Information entered into a search form, such as a name, phone number, or address, is sent to the third-party provider that supplies the results. Our servers do not retain a copy of those searches. A message sent to us contains only the details you choose to include, which are used to answer you.


Data We Gather Automatically

Hosting systems may record routine server-log information, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. We use aggregate patterns to maintain the pages and understand broad readership. Cookies or similar tools may support basic analytics and, where used, advertising measurement.


How We Use Information

Information supports site operation, troubleshooting, traffic counts, and page improvement. Visitor lists are not sold, and individual user profiles are not built.


Links to Outside Services

Pages link to county and state portals, libraries, archives, and third-party search tools. Once you leave, the outside provider’s privacy policy governs what you submit. Sponsored results are also supplied by a third-party company.


Who May Receive It

Hosting and support providers process server logs. Analytics or advertising partners may receive the automatic information described above. Disclosure otherwise occurs only when valid legal process requires it.


How We Protect Your Data

The connection is encrypted, and logs are retained only for as long as the stated purposes require. There are no user accounts, passwords, or personal profiles stored by this service.


Users Under 18

The service is intended for adults, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Contact us if you believe a minor submitted information so it can be removed.


Your Data Rights

Utah’s Government Data Privacy Act, Title 13 Chapter 61, may provide rights to confirm processing, access personal data, or receive a portable copy of data previously provided, subject to exceptions. Because this service keeps very little, a request normally involves checking the contact mailbox and server logs. Use the Contact page. Public records held by Utah state, county, or city offices are outside this service’s control; requests about those records belong with the originating custodian.


Updates to This Policy

Changes will be posted here. Continued use after an update indicates acceptance of the revised policy.