Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
When you type a name or case number into one of the search tools on our site, that input goes straight to the third-party provider that runs the search. They process it and return results. We do not store or log the search terms you enter on our end.
Messages and Contact Submissions
If you send us an email, we keep that message so we can reply. Your message stays within our team. We will not share it with anyone outside our organization unless a legal obligation requires it.
Data We Gather Automatically
Every time a page on this site loads, our servers pick up some technical details about the visit:
- The IP address assigned to your device
- Which browser you are using and its version
- Your device type and operating system
- The pages you visited and how long you stayed on each
- The site that sent you here, if any
- Timestamps for each page view
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies on this site. These are small files stored on your device that let us see how visitors use the site - which pages get the most traffic and where people tend to drop off. Analytics services help us aggregate that traffic data. Your browser settings let you block cookies whenever you want. Some parts of the site may behave differently if you do.
What We Do With This Data
- Keeping the site up, running, and loading quickly
- Sending your search requests to the right partner service
- Figuring out which pages people find useful and which need work
- Tracking down and fixing technical issues
- Showing ads that may line up with your interests
No Court-Record Data on File
We do not host, maintain, sell, or compile a database of Dane County dockets or personal case information. The site explains how to reach WCCA, the Dane County Clerk of Circuit Court, the Record Center, and other official custodians. Visitor information is not assembled into reports about third parties. This site is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside companies operate the search boxes shown on some pages. A query entered there is governed by that provider's privacy policy, retention rules, and sharing practices rather than this policy. Review those terms before sending any search data because we do not control how a partner processes it.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to WCCA, the Dane County Clerk of Circuit Court, other courts, legal-aid resources, or commercial search providers. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy terms control. Check them before providing personal information.
Some advertising providers may use cross-site activity to select ads. That processing occurs through their systems and policies.
Who Might See Your Data
We do not sell personal data. Some information may end up with:
- Search partners that handle queries you run on our site
- Analytics services we use to track traffic and performance
- Ad networks that place ads on our pages
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security practices are used for collected data, but no internet service can guarantee perfect protection. We work to reduce risk without promising that unauthorized access can never occur.
Users Under 18
This resource is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone younger than 18. If information from a minor is identified, a deletion request may be made.
Your Data Rights
Wisconsin law may provide rights relating to personal data and consumer protection. Wisconsin Public Records Law, including Wis. Stat. § 19.35, governs requests to public authorities, but it does not turn this private site into a court-record custodian. At a minimum, you can:
- Ask for a copy of what we have on file about you
- Have us fix information that is wrong
- Request that we erase your data
- Opt out of certain kinds of data processing
Updates to This Policy
We may change this privacy policy down the road. When we do, the updated version goes up on this page with a new effective date. Check back if you want to keep tabs on how we handle your information.
Effective date: September 7, 2026