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Privacy Policy

This policy explains the limited information handled by Tyler Residents Directory and the choices available to visitors. The service is a private reference to Tyler and Smith County public-source material. It does not require an account or maintain a personal record file about a visitor.

Information You Provide

A name, phone number, or address entered in a search form is sent to the third-party provider that produces the result. Tyler Residents Directory does not retain a copy of those searches on its own servers. When you contact us, we receive the information in your message and use it to respond.

Information Collected Automatically

Our host maintains routine server-log information, such as an IP address, browser type, viewed pages, and timestamps. We review this information in aggregate to maintain the service and understand page use. Cookies or similar tools may support basic analytics and, where used, advertising measurement.

How Limited Data Is Used

We use the limited information described here to operate the service, resolve technical problems, measure traffic, and improve content. We do not sell lists of visitors or create individual visitor profiles.

External Websites and Tools

Links may lead to Smith County and Texas record portals, library collections, archives, or third-party search tools. Their own privacy policies govern information you submit after leaving this service. That includes sponsored search results supplied by an outside company.

Parties That Process Data

Hosting and support providers process server logs for us. Analytics or advertising partners may receive the automatic data described above. We disclose data only when valid legal process requires disclosure or when another legal obligation applies.

Security Practices

The service uses an encrypted connection, and logs are retained only for the purposes described above. Because there are no user accounts, the service does not hold a visitor password or account profile that could be exposed.

Visitors Under 18

This service is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Contact us if you believe a minor has provided information, and we will delete it.

Texas Privacy Rights

The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 541, gives Texas consumers rights with covered businesses, including rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out in circumstances the statute defines. Those rights do not convert public government records into private data. The Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, governs access to Texas governmental records. For information held by the City of Tyler, Smith County Clerk, Smith County Appraisal District, or another public custodian, contact that office directly. Because Tyler Residents Directory keeps little visitor information, requests generally involve reviewing a contact message and relevant server logs. Use the Contact page for a request about information held by this service.

Policy Revisions

Any revision to this policy will appear here. Continued use after a posted update indicates acceptance of the revised policy.