Privacy
Privacy Policy
This page explains what information VitalTrace collects when you visit the site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
VitalTrace does not require an account to read any page on this site. When you visit a page, our web server records standard request metadata: the page URL you requested, the date and time of the request, your browser’s user-agent string, the referring page, and your network IP address. This information is used to operate and secure the site.
Cookies
VitalTrace itself sets a single first-party preference cookie used to remember interface settings. This cookie does not contain personally identifying information. Third-party services we use, including advertising and analytics providers, may set their own cookies and identifiers; please review the privacy policies of those providers for details.
Advertising
VitalTrace displays advertising served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to deliver advertising relevant to your interests, to measure ad performance, and to detect ad fraud. You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google at adssettings.google.com and by participating ad networks at optout.aboutads.info.
Analytics
We use aggregate analytics tools to understand which county and state pages are most useful to readers. Analytics providers may collect your IP address and browser metadata under their own privacy policies. We do not sell visitor data to any third party.
Data we do not collect
VitalTrace does not collect, store, or transmit any vital records data, certificate request data, payment information, or personally identifying information about the subjects of vital records. All certificate orders are placed directly with the issuing state or county office through the official link on each page.
Children
VitalTrace is intended for an adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy as the site evolves. The current version is always available at this URL.
Contact
Privacy questions: privacy@vitaltrace.example.