At Harris County Court Records, we are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring that visitors to our site are informed about how their personal data may be collected, stored, or processed. Our mission is to provide accurate and publicly available court record information for informational purposes only. We do not provide any services, tools, platforms, communities, or commitments of any kind.
This GDPR compliance page aims to clearly explain how personal data is handled in accordance with applicable laws, especially for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA). Transparency, accuracy, and privacy protection are central to our operational principles.
Purpose and Scope of Data Collection
Harris County Court Records does not actively collect personal data unless a user voluntarily contacts us through email. When a user chooses to communicate with us via info@harriscountycourt.us, the information provided in that email may be retained for the sole purpose of responding to that inquiry or managing administrative correspondence.
We do not provide any services or ask for personal data through our website. There are no account creation options, login features, subscriptions, or data collection forms that request sensitive personal information. We do not operate any tools, platforms, communities, or commit to any kind of data processing beyond communication purposes.
Lawful Basis for Data Processing
We process data only under legal bases as permitted by the GDPR. These include:
- Consent: When a user contacts us voluntarily and provides information, consent is implied for the purpose of that specific communication.
- Legitimate interest: To maintain security, improve website performance, and respond to inquiries.
Data is never used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not share user information with third parties, nor do we sell, lease, or rent user data. We firmly adhere to the principle of data minimization and limit any processing to what is necessary.
How We Use Your Data
Any limited data that may be collected via user contact (such as name or email address provided in an inquiry) is used strictly for the following:
- Responding to inquiries or emails sent to info@harriscountycourt.us
- Evaluating or improving the delivery of publicly available content
- Ensuring technical security and preventing unauthorized access or cyber threats
We do not use user data to deliver any form of service or join users to any community, tool, or platform. We do not track individual behavior, conduct user profiling, or commit to offering personalized features. Our role is exclusively informational.
User Rights Under GDPR
If you are a user located in the European Union or a region governed by GDPR, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your data:
- Right of access – You can request to see what data we may have about you.
- Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure – You can request that we delete your data under applicable conditions.
- Right to restrict processing – You can limit how we use your personal data.
- Right to object – You can object to how your personal data is being used.
- Right to data portability – You can request to transfer your data to another controller.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via info@harriscountycourt.us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with GDPR standards.
Data Retention and Storage
We retain user correspondence for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries or for legitimate business purposes, after which data is securely deleted. We do not store user data for longer than needed and never retain any specific information for commercial use. Any retained information is stored in a secure and protected environment to avoid loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
We do not maintain databases, platforms, services, or software tools that store user-generated information. Our operation is free of any registration requirements or ongoing data interaction mechanisms.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use essential cookies to improve website performance and monitor aggregate-level traffic patterns. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are used solely for functional and technical purposes. We do not use cookies for marketing, advertising, behavioral tracking, or personal profiling.
Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings. If any non-essential cookies are implemented in the future, appropriate consent mechanisms will be introduced to comply with GDPR obligations.
Third-Party Access and Data Sharing
We do not share any personal data with third parties, contractors, or affiliates. We also do not utilize third-party tools, services, or platforms that require the transfer or exchange of personal information. There are no communities, tools, or integrated service systems associated with our website. Our informational approach is isolated and self-contained to protect user privacy at all levels.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to safeguard any limited data that may be collected. This includes digital safeguards such as:
- Secure email communication handling
- Secure socket layer (SSL) protection for the website
- Access control policies to limit who can manage or view data
These measures ensure that user data is not misused, lost, altered, or accessed in an unauthorized manner. We do not offer any security tools, third-party services, or commitments through the website.
Children’s Data and GDPR
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16. If we discover that a child has contacted us and submitted personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will delete such data promptly. Harris County Court Records does not operate any communities, social forums, educational platforms, or tools aimed at minors or children. All content provided is general and intended for informational use by adults.
Modifications to This GDPR Compliance Statement
We may revise this GDPR compliance page periodically to reflect updates to regulations, security practices, or data handling policies. Any such changes will be documented here, and continued use of the website will constitute acknowledgment of these terms.
It remains the user’s responsibility to review this page regularly to stay informed about how personal data is managed. No additional services, commitments, platforms, or tools will ever be introduced as part of our operations.
Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding your personal data or questions about this GDPR compliance page, you may contact us directly via email at info@harriscountycourt.us. We aim to respond to all valid requests in a timely and respectful manner while upholding your data protection rights.
Please remember, Harris County Court Records does not provide any services, communities, platforms, tools, or commitments. Our website functions solely as an informational resource for users seeking publicly available court record information in a clear, organized, and responsible manner.