Information You Choose to Send
Address or owner-name entries submitted through a search box are handled by the third-party service that supplies its results. The site operator does not maintain a separate copy of those searches on its own server. If you write to the operator, the message and reply address are used to respond to that request.
Basic Site and Server Logs
The hosting service may record routine technical details such as an IP address, browser, requested page and time. These logs support site security and operations and may be reviewed in aggregate to understand traffic. Basic analytics or advertising tools may also use cookies or similar identifiers where enabled.
How Site Information Is Used
Technical logs and messages are used to keep the pages available, troubleshoot errors, answer inquiries and understand broad site use. The operator does not sell a visitor list or create individual profiles from the information described here.
County Portals and External Search Providers
Links on these pages lead to McDowell County, West Virginia and federal resources, as well as outside search services. Each destination sets its own data practices. Once a visitor submits information on another service, that service's privacy terms apply to the submission.
Service Providers and Required Disclosure
Hosting, analytics or advertising providers may process the technical information needed to supply those services. Information may also be disclosed when a valid legal obligation requires it. The operator does not otherwise provide a visitor list to third parties.
Safeguards and Retention
The site uses an encrypted connection. Hosting and service providers set log-retention periods based on security and operational needs. There are no visitor accounts on this reference site, so it does not hold account passwords or profile pages.
Children's Information
These property-record guides are written for adults and are not directed to children. If a minor's personal information is sent to the operator, contact the operator so the message can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
Requests About Information on This Site
A person may contact the operator to ask what information a message supplied directly to the site contains or to request its correction or removal. This is separate from a county property record. McDowell's deeds, assessments, tax files and mapping records are held by public custodians; a correction or access request for those belongs with the office responsible for the record, not this reference publisher. Use the Contact page to reach the operator about site information.
Changes to This Notice
When the site's data practices or this notice change, a revised version will appear on this page with its updated wording. Review the notice again when using the site after a change.