Data You Give Us Directly
Names, phone numbers, and addresses entered into a search form are submitted to the third-party provider that produces the results. Our servers do not retain a copy of those queries. If you contact us, we receive the information included in your message and use it to respond.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most hosted sites, this service receives routine server-log information such as an IP address, browser type, pages requested, and visit time. We review that information in aggregate for security, operation, and page-use patterns. Cookies or similar tools may be used for basic analytics and, if applicable, advertising measurement.
How We Use Information
We use the limited information described above to operate the site, investigate errors, measure traffic, and improve the reference material. We do not sell visitor lists or create individual visitor profiles.
Links to Other Websites
Westerville Residents Directory links to county and state portals, library collections, archives, and third-party search tools. Those services have their own privacy terms. Their policies govern information you submit there, including information entered through sponsored search results.
Who May Process Information
Hosting and support providers may process server-log information for us. Analytics and advertising providers may receive the automatic data described here. We disclose information only when required by valid legal process or as otherwise required by law.
How We Safeguard Data
The site uses an encrypted connection, and logs are retained only for the operational purposes stated above. No user account system is offered here, so Westerville Residents Directory does not maintain visitor passwords or user profiles.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from people under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, contact us so it can be removed.
Your Data Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data a website holds. Because we retain very little, a request generally concerns our contact mailbox and available server logs. Use the Contact page to make that request. Ohio public records maintained by Westerville, Franklin County, Delaware County, or state offices are outside our control. Ohio Revised Code R.C. 149.45 provides an online-record redaction path for specified sensitive information; such requests belong with the public office that displays the record.
Updates to This Policy
Changes to this privacy policy will appear on this page. Continued use after a revised version is posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.