This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data when you visit our site about Florida divorce records. We run a search service that helps people look up Florida divorce case records, Florida divorce decrees, and Florida dissolution of marriage records from county courthouses and state offices.
By using our site, you agree to the terms in this policy. We write this page in plain English so anyone can read it.
What This Policy Covers
This policy covers data we collect through our website, search tools, and any related services. It applies to anyone who visits our pages or uses our Florida divorce records search tools. We want you to know exactly what happens with your data when you look up Florida divorce certificate requests, search Florida public divorce records, or browse our pages.
Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to our main website and all pages linked to our Florida divorce records database tools. It covers your data when you search for Florida divorce records by name, search by Florida case number, or browse our pages for county-level records. Our service helps you find Florida circuit court divorce records from counties like Miami-Dade, Orange, Hillsborough, Broward, Palm Beach, Duval, and Pinellas. This policy does not cover third-party websites we link to.
Not Covered by This Policy
Our policy does not cover data that government offices collect when you order a certified copy of a Florida divorce decree directly from them. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, Florida vital records office, and each county Clerk of Court have their own privacy rules. When you click links to Florida clerk of court divorce records pages or state sites, their rules apply to your data, not ours.
Data We Collect From You
We collect two main types of data: data you give us directly and data our systems collect when you visit. We need this data to run our Florida divorce records search tools and to show you results from our partners.
Data You Give Us
When you use our search tools to look up Florida divorce records online, you type in names, locations, and dates. We send this search data to our partners so they can pull up Florida divorce case records for you. We do not save your search queries on our own servers. We treat your search activity as private. If you create an account or fill out a form, you may give us your name, email, phone number, or payment data for paid services.
Data We Collect Automatically
Our servers log some basic data every time you load a page on our site. This data helps us keep the site running, fix bugs, and spot patterns in how people search for Florida divorce record lookup services.
- Your IP address
- Your browser type and version
- Your device type and operating system
- The pages you visit and how long you stay
- The website that sent you to our pages
- The date and time of your visit
- Your general location based on IP data
Cookies and Tracking Files
We use small files called cookies on your device. Cookies help our site remember your settings and help us see how you move through our pages. Some cookies stay on your device for a short time. Other cookies stay until you delete them. You can turn off cookies in your browser settings. Parts of our site may not work as well if you block cookies.
- Session cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Preference cookies that remember your settings
- Analytics cookies that help us count visitors
- Advertising cookies that show you relevant ads
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for clear reasons tied to running our Florida divorce records service. We do not use your data for reasons outside what we list here without telling you first.
To Run Search Services
The main reason we collect data is to send your search queries to our partners who pull records from Florida court systems. When you type a name into our Florida divorce records by name tool, we send that name to our partner so they can search the Florida divorce records database. Our partners return results like Florida final judgment of divorce documents, Florida dissolution of marriage certificate copies, or Florida circuit court divorce records.
To Improve Our Site
We look at how visitors use our pages so we can fix problems and make the site better. If many people search for Orange County Florida divorce records, we may add better tools for that county. We use analytics data to see which pages load slow, which links get clicked, and where users get stuck. This data is grouped and not tied to your name.
To Show You Relevant Ads
We show ads on our site to keep the service free. We and our ad partners use data about your visits to show ads that might match your interests. If you search for Miami-Dade County divorce records, you may see ads for Florida family law attorneys or related services. You can opt out of personalized ads by changing your ad settings or using opt-out tools from the Digital Advertising Alliance.
To Meet Legal Duties
Sometimes we must use or share data to obey the law. If a court order or subpoena asks for data tied to a Florida divorce case number search you made, we may need to share it. We only share data when the law requires it or when we believe in good faith that sharing is needed to protect our rights or your safety.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data to data brokers. We do share data with specific partners who help us run our Florida divorce records search service. We list every type of partner below.
Search Partners
When you run a search on our site, we send your search terms to search partners who pull records from Florida public divorce records sources. These partners may include private database providers and public record aggregators. They use your search terms only to return results to you through our site. They have their own privacy rules for any data they log.
Analytics Providers
We use third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics to count visitors and see how people use our pages. These tools collect data through cookies and similar files. The data helps us understand search trends for terms like Florida divorce records online, Florida divorce decree copy, and county-specific searches. Analytics providers use this data per their own privacy terms.
Advertising Partners
We work with ad networks and ad servers that show ads on our pages. These partners may use cookies and tracking to show ads that match your interests. Some ad partners track you across the web over time. You can opt out through industry opt-out pages or browser settings.
Legal Demands
We share data with law enforcement, courts, or government agencies when the law requires it. We respond to subpoenas, court orders, and valid legal requests. We only share the data needed to meet the request. If a request seeks data tied to a specific Florida divorce case records lookup, we follow the legal process required.
Business Transfers
If we sell our company, merge with another business, or transfer assets, your data may move to the new owner. The new owner must follow this privacy policy or tell you about any changes. We would post a notice on our site if such a transfer happens.
Florida Privacy Rights
Florida has its own privacy laws that may give you rights beyond what federal law offers. The Florida Information Protection Act sets rules for how companies handle personal data of Florida residents. We follow these rules for all Florida users.
Florida Information Protection Act
The Florida Information Protection Act requires businesses to protect personal data and tell users about breaches. Under this law, Florida residents have the right to request access to data we have about them. They can ask us to correct wrong data or delete data in some cases. We respond to valid requests within the time the law allows. The Act also requires us to report data breaches to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs when they affect 500 or more Florida residents.
Your Right to Access Data
You can ask us what personal data we have about you. Send your request to our contact email listed at the bottom of this page. Include your name, email, and a description of the data you want to see. We may need to verify your identity before sharing data. We respond to valid requests within 45 days.
Your Right to Delete Data
You can ask us to delete personal data we have about you. We will delete data we can remove under the law. Some data we must keep for legal reasons, like records tied to payment disputes or tax rules. We delete what we can and tell you what we kept and why.
Your Right to Correct Data
If data we have about you is wrong, you can ask us to fix it. Send us the right data and where the wrong data appears. We update our records within a reasonable time. We cannot change data held by our partners or by Florida courts.
Your Right to Opt Out
You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. You can opt out of personalized ads through industry tools. You can turn off cookies in your browser. Note that some site features may not work if you opt out of data collection.
Data Security
We work hard to protect your data from people who should not see it. No system is perfect, but we use standard security tools to keep data safe. We update our security practices as new threats appear.
How We Protect Data
We use encryption to protect data sent between your device and our site. We use firewalls and access controls to block unauthorized access to our servers. We limit employee access to personal data to staff who need it to do their jobs. We train our team on data security practices. We review our security setup on a regular schedule.
- SSL encryption on all pages that collect data
- Encrypted storage of passwords and payment data
- Regular security scans and updates
- Limited staff access to personal data
- Two-factor authentication for admin accounts
Data Retention Period
We keep personal data only as long as we need it for the reasons listed in this policy. We delete search query data after a short period. We keep account data until you delete your account. We keep data we must hold for tax or legal reasons for the time the law requires. When we delete data, we do so in a way that makes it hard to recover.
Data Breach Response
If a data breach affects your personal data, we tell you as soon as we can. We post a notice on our home page. We email affected users when we have a working email. We report breaches to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs when required by law. Our breach response plan follows the rules of the Florida Information Protection Act.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not meant for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. Our Florida divorce records search tools are for adult users researching their own records or doing legal research. Florida divorce records can involve sensitive family data, and we want to protect minors from unwanted data collection.
Our Policy on Minors
We do not show ads targeted to children. We do not collect data from users we know are under 18. If you are a parent and you believe your child gave us data, contact us at the email below. We will delete the data from our systems within a reasonable time. We will also tell our partners to delete the data if it was shared with them.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our site has links to other websites, including Florida court sites, county clerk pages, and the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. We also use third-party tools for analytics and ads. When you click a link to another site, their privacy policy applies to your data, not ours.
Government Sites We Link To
We link to official Florida government sites so you can order certified copies of Florida divorce decrees directly. These sites include county Clerk of Court pages for Miami-Dade, Orange, Hillsborough, Broward, Palm Beach, Duval, and Pinellas counties. Each site has its own privacy rules. Read their policies before giving them data. We are not responsible for how those sites handle your data.
Search Partner Sites
Our search partners run their own websites and data systems. When you click through to a partner site, you leave our site. Their privacy policy applies. We choose partners who care about privacy, but we cannot control how they handle data after we send it to them for search processing.
International Users
Our site runs in the United States and targets users looking for Florida divorce records. If you visit our site from another country, your data gets sent to and processed in the United States. United States privacy laws may differ from your home country. By using our site, you agree to this data transfer.
Data Transfer to the United States
When you use our Florida divorce records search tools from outside the U.S., your search queries and device data move to servers in the United States. Our partners process your searches from U.S. locations. The U.S. may have different privacy rules than your home country. We protect your data per this policy no matter where you live when you visit.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we change the date at the top of this page. We post a notice on our home page when major changes happen. Small changes that do not affect your rights may happen without a notice. Check this page often to stay up to date.
How We Tell You About Changes
For big changes, we send an email to users who gave us their email. We post a banner on our home page for 30 days. The banner links to this policy. For small edits, we just update the policy and change the date. You can see what changed by comparing the new version to the old version, which we keep in our archive for at least one year.
Your Choice After Changes
If you keep using our site after we post changes, you accept the new policy. If you do not agree with the changes, stop using our site and ask us to delete your data. We honor valid delete requests per the rules in this policy.
Contact Information
You can reach us about any privacy question, data request, or concern. We respond to all valid requests within 45 days. For urgent security issues, mark your message as urgent in the subject line.
How to Reach Us
Email our privacy team at privacy@floridadivorcerecords.com. Mail us at our business address listed in our Terms of Service page. Our privacy officer reviews every request. We verify your identity before sharing personal data. We respond within the time the law allows.
Official Resources
For official Florida divorce records, contact the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1217 Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Phone: 904-359-6900. Website: floridahealth.gov. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Each county Clerk of Court also handles Florida circuit court divorce records. Visit your county clerk site for county-specific contact data and office hours. The Florida Department of Legal Affairs handles privacy complaints under the Florida Information Protection Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ section answers common questions about our privacy policy and how we handle data tied to Florida divorce records search services. If your question is not here, send us an email using the contact details above.
Do you save my divorce record searches?
We do not save your search queries on our own servers. When you search for Florida divorce records by name, the search terms go to our partners so they can pull results. Our partners may log searches on their side per their own privacy rules. We do not build a profile of your searches on our end. If you create an account and save searches, we keep those saves until you delete them or your account.
Can I order a certified Florida divorce decree through your site?
Our site helps you search public records and find the right Florida divorce decree copy. For certified copies that work for legal purposes, you must order through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was granted. We can guide you to the right office. We do not issue certified copies ourselves.
How do I find records for a specific Florida county?
Each Florida county keeps its own divorce records. Use our county search tool or visit the Clerk of Court site for that county. For example, Miami-Dade County divorce records are at the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts. Orange County Florida divorce records are at the Orange County Clerk of Courts. Hillsborough County divorce records are in Tampa. The same applies to Broward, Palm Beach, Duval, and Pinellas counties. Each office has its own search tools and hours.
What data do you need from me to search?
To run a Florida divorce records search, we need a name and a county or statewide search option. We may ask for a date range to narrow results. The more data you give, the better the results. We do not need your Social Security number or financial data to run a search. For paid services, we need payment data, which gets processed by a secure payment provider, not stored on our servers.
Are Florida divorce records public?
Most Florida public divorce records are public under Florida law. Some records get sealed by court order. Sealed records do not appear in public searches. Divorce case files include the petition, the final judgment, and other documents the court filed. Certified copies come from the Clerk of Court or the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. Public record rules can change, so check current Florida law for the latest rules.
How do I remove my data from your site?
Send a delete request to the email listed above. Include your name, email, and the data you want removed. We respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before deleting data. We delete what we can under the law. Some data we must keep for legal reasons, like payment records for tax purposes.
Do you follow the Florida Information Protection Act?
Yes, we follow the Florida Information Protection Act for all Florida residents. The Act gives you the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data. We respond to requests within 45 days. We report data breaches to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs when the law requires it. We protect your data with industry-standard security tools.