Information You Submit
A name, phone number, or address entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that supplies results; our own servers do not retain a copy of the query. A message sent to us contains the information included in that message and is used to respond.
Automatic Technical Data
Hosting services create routine logs such as IP address, browser type, page request, and timestamp. We review aggregated information to maintain the service and understand readership. Cookies or comparable tools may support basic measurement and, when used, advertising measurement.
How Information Is Used
Limited data helps operate the reference, diagnose issues, measure traffic, and improve its pages. We do not sell visitor lists or create individual visitor profiles.
External Services and Links
Links lead to Cameron County and Texas portals, library or archive collections, and outside search tools. Each destination controls information submitted there under its own policy. That includes sponsored-result tools operated by a third party.
Recipients of Data
Providers that host or support the reference process server logs for us. Analytics and advertising partners may receive the technical data described above. We disclose information in response to valid legal process and otherwise only as this policy permits.
Security Practices
The reference uses an encrypted connection and retains logs only for the operational purposes described here. There are no user accounts, passwords, or visitor profiles maintained by this service.
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. If a minor has sent us information, contact us so it can be removed.
Your Privacy Choices
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Tex. Bus. & Com. Code ch. 541, gives covered consumers rights involving access, correction, deletion, and certain opt-outs, subject to its scope and exemptions. Because this service retains very little, a request generally involves reviewing the contact mailbox and applicable server logs. Use the Contact page to ask. Texas, Cameron County, and City of San Benito records remain under their custodians' control, so a correction or removal request for an official record must go to that custodian.
Policy Changes
Any revision will appear on this page. Continued use after publication of a revision means acceptance of the revised policy.