Information Submitted Directly
A name, phone number, or address entered into a search form is sent to the independent provider that supplies the results. Our servers do not retain a copy of those queries. A message sent to us contains only what you choose to include, and we use it to respond.
Automatically Collected Details
Hosting services maintain routine logs, including IP address, browser type, pages requested, and timestamps. We review aggregated data to maintain the reference and understand broad readership. Cookies or similar tools can support basic measurement and, where relevant, advertising measurement.
How Limited Data Is Used
We use this information to operate the reference, diagnose issues, measure overall traffic, and improve its pages. We do not sell lists of visitors or create individual visitor profiles.
External Services and Links
Links lead to Dallas County and Texas portals, library collections, archives, and independent search services. Their privacy terms apply to information submitted on their systems, including the provider that serves sponsored search results.
Service Providers and Disclosure
Hosting and support providers process logs for the reference. Analytics and advertising partners can receive the automatic information described above. We disclose information only when valid legal process requires disclosure.
Safeguards
The reference uses an encrypted connection, and logs are held only for the operational purposes described here. There are no visitor accounts, passwords, or member profiles maintained by this reference.
Visitors Under 18
This reference is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from people under 18. Contact us if a minor has sent information, and we will remove it.
Texas Privacy Choices
Eligible Texas consumers may have access, correction, deletion, portable-copy, and opt-out rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541. Because this reference retains very little visitor information, a request generally concerns the contact mailbox or server logs. Use the Contact page to make a request. Public records held by Texas, Dallas County, or Irving custodians are outside our control, and a correction or removal request for those records belongs with the responsible office.
Policy Revisions
We will post any revision to this policy here. Continued use after a revision means that you accept the updated policy.