Information You Submit
A name, phone number, or address entered into a search form is sent to the third-party provider that supplies the result experience; our servers do not retain the search entry. When a visitor contacts us, we use the contents of that message only to respond.
Automatically Collected Details
Like most hosted sites, this one receives standard server-log information, including IP address, browser type, requested pages, and timestamps. We review that information in aggregate for operations and usage patterns. Basic analytics and, where used, advertising measurement may rely on cookies or similar tools.
What We Do With This Data
We use this limited information to operate the reference, correct technical issues, measure traffic, and improve pages. We do not sell visitor lists or create individual visitor profiles.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan, library, archive, or third-party search resources. The policy of the destination controls information provided there. That includes sponsored result services operated by another company.
Who Might See Your Data
Hosting and support providers process the operational logs on our behalf. Analytics or advertising partners can receive the automatic information described above. Data is disclosed when valid legal process requires it and otherwise only as needed to provide the service.
How We Protect Your Data
The connection is encrypted, and logs are retained only for the operational purposes described here. Because this reference has no user accounts, it does not maintain visitor passwords or account profiles.
Users Under 18
This reference is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent information directly to us, contact us so it can be removed.
Your Data Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives, privacy law may provide access, correction, or deletion rights for data a website maintains. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231-15.246, concerns public-body records and does not control this private reference. Because we keep very little, a request normally involves checking the contact mailbox and relevant logs, then removing applicable information. Use the Contact page. Public records held by Michigan, Kent County, or Grand Rapids custodians must be addressed to the office holding them.
Updates to This Policy
Updates appear here. Continued use after an update indicates acceptance of the revised policy.