This Privacy Policy describes how Divorce Decree Records gathers, uses, stores, and shares your data when you use our website. We run a search service that helps people look up Florida divorce decree records, Florida divorce records, and related court filings.
By loading our pages or typing in our search box, you accept the practices described here. Please read this policy before you share any data with us.
What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to all data we collect through our website and any related pages we own. It covers data you give us, data we collect from your device, and data we receive from our search partners. It does not cover sites we link to. Those sites have their own policies and rules that apply once you leave our pages.
Scope of This Policy
The rules below apply to every visitor of our site. They cover search queries for Florida divorce records search, Florida divorce decree search, Florida divorce records lookup, and Florida divorce decree lookup. They also cover any account activity if you create a profile with us or sign up for email alerts about Florida official divorce records.
Your Agreement to These Terms
By using our site, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please close the site. We keep this policy plain and easy to read so you do not need a lawyer to follow it. We may update this policy over time, and continued use of the site means you accept the new version.
Data We Collect From You
We gather two main types of data. The first type is what you type into our search forms. The second type is what your browser sends to us each time you load a page. Both types are needed to make the site work the way you expect it to work.
Search Data You Submit
When you run a search for a Florida divorce decree copy or a Florida marriage dissolution record, you may type a full name, a last name, a county, a case number, or a date range. We send this data to our search partners so they can pull matching records from Florida county divorce records, Florida clerk of court divorce records, and other public sources. We do not store the full text of your search on our own servers for long.
Your search terms may include sensitive details about another person. We treat every search as private. Our system strips out personal details from our logs after a short period. Our partners follow their own retention rules, and we only work with partners who treat your data with care.
Technical Data We Gather Automatically
Each time your browser loads one of our pages, our servers log some basic details. This helps us spot problems, count visitors, and improve the site. The details we log include your IP address, your browser type, your device type, the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, the website that sent you to us, and the date and time of your visit.
Cookies and Tracking Files
We use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. Cookies help us remember your settings and see how you move through the site. We also use similar tools from ad networks and analytics providers. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may stop working if you do.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for a small set of clear reasons. We do not sell your data. We do not use it to build a credit profile. We do not use it to deny you any service, job, or housing. Our use of data is tied to the search service we provide.
To Run Your Search
The main reason we collect data is to send your query to our search partners. They check Florida divorce court records, Florida divorce filings, and other public sources. They send back any matching Florida divorce decree documents, Florida electronic divorce records, or Florida divorce final judgment records. We then show the results to you on our site.
To Keep the Site Working
We use technical data to fix bugs, stop spam, and keep the site fast. If our servers see a sudden spike in traffic from one location, we can block bad traffic before it slows down the site for real users. We also use this data to set up caching so pages load faster on repeat visits.
To Improve Our Service
We study how visitors use the site so we can add new tools and fix weak spots. For example, if many people use our Florida divorce case number search box, we may put it on the home page. If many people search by name, we may add a Florida divorce record search by name tool with better filters.
To Show Ads
We work with ad networks that pay us to show ads on our site. These networks may use cookies to show ads they think match your interests. You can opt out of interest-based ads through the ad network’s own opt-out page. You can also use your browser’s privacy settings to limit ad tracking across the web.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We share your data with a small set of trusted partners. We choose partners who follow strong privacy rules. We do not share your data with random buyers or data brokers. We do not share your data with people-search sites or social media platforms.
Search Partners and Court Sources
To complete a Florida divorce decree search, a Florida divorce case search, or a Florida divorce decree retrieval, we send your query to court systems, clerk offices, and licensed record vendors. These partners may keep their own logs of your request. We do not control their retention rules, but we only work with partners who treat your data with care and who follow their own posted privacy rules.
Analytics Providers
We use analytics tools to count visitors and study traffic patterns. These tools see your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. They do not see your search queries or the names you type into the search box. Analytics data helps us make the site better for people who need Florida divorce records lookup or Florida divorce records database searches.
Ad Networks
Ad networks show you ads and earn money when you click. They may use cookies or device IDs to match ads to your interests. Each ad network has its own privacy policy. You can read those policies on their sites and use their opt-out tools to limit tracking.
Law Enforcement and Legal Requests
If a court order, subpoena, or valid law enforcement request comes to us, we may share data. We will push back on requests that seem too broad or that do not follow proper legal process. We will tell you about the request if the law allows it. We will only share the narrow data required to answer the request.
Florida Divorce Records and Public Access
Florida divorce records are court records. Most are open to the public under Florida law. This is a key fact for anyone who uses our site. What you find through our service is already part of the public record system, and we do not add any private data of our own.
Public Nature of Divorce Filings
Florida courts make divorce filings available so the public can see how courts handle cases. Florida public divorce records may include the names of both spouses, the case number, the county, the judge, the filing date, and the final judgment. Our site does not add any data. We only show what the courts already provide through their public portals and Florida court documents systems.
Sensitive Personal Details in Records
Even though divorce records are public, they can include sensitive personal details. These may cover financial accounts, child custody, child support, and health matters. Please use this data with care. Do not use it to stalk, harass, or harm anyone. Florida law treats misuse of personal data as a serious offense, and we will work with law enforcement if we see clear misuse tied to our site.
Sealed and Restricted Records
Some Florida divorce records are sealed by a court order. Sealed records are not open to the public. Our service does not show sealed records. If you see a record marked as sealed on our site, please report it to us so we can correct the error. We work hard to keep sealed records out of our search results so we follow the law and protect people’s privacy.
Data Security Measures
We use a mix of tools and rules to keep your data safe. No system is perfect, but we follow the best practices for small data services. We train our team on data handling, and we limit who can see raw logs.
Security Tools We Use
Our site uses HTTPS so data moves between your browser and our servers in an encrypted form. We store data in encrypted databases. We limit staff access so only a few people can see raw logs. We run scans to find weak spots before attackers do. We also use rate limits to stop bad actors from pulling large amounts of data at once.
Limits of Online Security
Even with strong tools, a breach can still happen. If a breach affects your data, we will tell you within a reasonable time. We will explain what was exposed and what we are doing to fix it. We will also tell you what steps you can take to protect yourself, like changing passwords or watching for scams tied to your data.
Your Privacy Rights
You have rights over the data we hold about you. These rights come from state and federal laws. We honor all valid rights requests no matter where you live. We do not charge fees for normal rights requests, and we will not punish you for using your rights.
Right to View Your Data
You can ask us what data we have on you. We will send you a copy within 30 days. If we need more time, we will tell you why and give a new date. We may need to confirm your identity before we share data, and we will explain how to do that when you write to us.
Right to Correct Your Data
If you see a mistake in the data we have on you, you can ask us to fix it. We will correct the error and tell any partner who received the bad data. We will also update any internal records that hold the wrong data so the fix sticks across our systems.
Right to Delete Your Data
You can ask us to delete your data. We will remove it from our active systems within 30 days. Some data may stay in backups for a short time. We will explain any limits when we reply to you. We may also need to keep some data to meet legal duties, and we will tell you which data we keep and why.
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 interest-based ads by visiting the ad network’s opt-out page. You can also tell us to stop any data sales or sharing, even though we do not sell your data today.
Data Retention
We do not keep data longer than we need it. Our retention rules match the reason we collected the data in the first place. When the reason ends, we delete the data or strip out personal details so the data can no longer be tied to you.
Search Query Data
We keep search query logs for 90 days. We use them to fix bugs, stop abuse, and tune our search system. After 90 days, we delete them or strip out the personal parts. Our search partners may keep their own logs based on their own rules, and we tell them to follow strong privacy rules.
Server Log Data
We keep server logs for 12 months. We use them to study traffic patterns and respond to security events. After 12 months, we delete them or make them anonymous. Anonymous data may be kept longer for research and tuning, but it can never be tied back to you.
Account Data
If you sign up for an account, we keep your account data until you ask us to delete it. You can delete your account from your profile page or by emailing us. When you delete your account, we remove your data within 30 days, with the same backup rules described above.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not for anyone under 18. Divorce records often involve minors as children of the marriage. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a parent or guardian believes a minor sent us data, please contact us. We will remove the data quickly. We also do not target our ads or marketing to minors.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send a Do Not Track signal. We honor this signal for analytics but not for ad cookies. To stop ad cookies, please use your browser’s privacy settings or the ad network’s opt-out tool. We stay up to date as new tracking rules come out, and we will update this section when our tools change.
Third Party Links
We link to court websites, clerk offices, and other sources of Florida divorce records online. Once you leave our site, you are bound by the privacy policy of the new site. We do not control their rules. Read their policies before you share data with them. We only link to sites that we trust, but we cannot promise their practices will match ours.
International Users
Our site runs in the United States. If you visit from another country, your data will move to the U.S. and be processed here. U.S. privacy rules may differ from your home country’s rules. By using our site, you agree to this transfer. We protect your data with the same strong tools no matter where you visit from.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new version here and update the date at the top. Major changes will be noted in a banner on the home page for at least 30 days. Please check back often to stay up to date. Your continued use of the site after a change means you accept the new policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy or want to use your privacy rights, please reach out to our privacy team. We reply to valid requests within 30 days. You can contact us by email or by phone during the hours listed below.
Divorce Decree Records
Website: divorcedecreerecords.com
Email: privacy@divorcedecreerecords.com
Phone: 1-888-555-0142
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Mailing Address: 500 Winderley Place, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32751
FAQ
The questions below cover the most common privacy questions we get from people who search for Florida divorce records. Each answer gives a direct, plain-language response based on the practices described above. If your question is not here, please reach out to us through the contact details listed earlier. We will add new questions to this section as we hear them from real users.
Does Divorce Decree Records sell my data?
No. We do not sell your personal data to anyone. We do not share your search queries with data brokers. We do not trade your email or phone number for money. Our only paid services are ads on our site, and the ad networks that show those ads follow their own rules about how they use your data. You can opt out of interest-based ads by visiting the ad network’s opt-out page or by using your browser’s privacy settings. We also do not sell aggregated data that can be tied back to you. If our policy ever changes on this point, we will update this Privacy Policy and put a banner on the home page for at least 30 days. You can also use your right to opt out at any time, and we will honor your choice across our systems and our ad partners.
Can someone find out that I searched for them?
No. We do not tell anyone when a specific person runs a search. Our logs are kept for security and tuning, not for sharing. If a court orders us to share logs, we will push back on requests that seem too broad. We do not give search alerts to the people named in the records you look up. We do not send emails to subjects of a search, and we do not pass search data to social media platforms. Our team is trained to reject informal requests from third parties who claim to be the subject of a search. The only time we share data is when we get a valid court order, subpoena, or law enforcement request that follows proper legal process. Even then, we share only the narrow data required to answer the request.
What happens to my search after I press enter?
Your search goes to our licensed search partners. They check public Florida court systems and Florida clerk of court divorce records databases. They send back matching records. Our system does not store the full text of your query on our own servers for long, and we strip personal details from our logs after 90 days. Our search partners may keep their own logs based on their own rules, and we only work with partners who treat your data with care. We also use rate limits and bot detection to stop bad actors from pulling large amounts of data through our site. If you want a stronger level of privacy, you can use a VPN, but please check the laws in your area before using one.
Are Florida divorce records really public?
Yes, in most cases. Florida divorce records are court records, and most court records in Florida are open to the public. You can check with the local clerk of court for any record that you think should be sealed. If a record is sealed, we do not show it on our site. Please report any sealed record that appears on our site so we can remove it. Our service pulls data from public sources, and we do not add private data of our own. The public nature of these records means anyone can use our site to look them up, so please use the data with care. Do not use the data to stalk, harass, or harm anyone. Florida law treats misuse of personal data as a serious offense.
How do I get a certified copy of a Florida divorce decree?
A certified copy must come from the clerk of court in the county where the divorce was granted. Our service can help you locate the record, but only the clerk can issue a certified copy with a raised seal. The clerk may charge a fee, and the fee varies by county. Contact the county clerk directly to order a certified Florida divorce decree copy. If you need to obtain a Florida divorce decree for legal reasons, like a name change or a new marriage, the certified copy is the version courts and government agencies will accept. Our service can save you time by showing you which county to contact and what case number to use. We are not a court or a clerk, and we cannot issue certified copies ourselves.
Can I remove a record from your site?
We can only remove a record if a court has sealed it. If you have a valid court order sealing a Florida divorce decree, please send us a copy. We will remove the record from our search results. We cannot remove records that are still open to the public under Florida law. We follow Florida public records laws and do not hide records on request alone. If you believe a record on our site belongs to you and is wrong, you can ask us to flag it for review. We will check our sources and the court docket. If we find an error, we will correct it or remove it. We take these requests seriously and reply within 30 days.
How long do you keep my data?
Search query logs are kept for 90 days. Server logs are kept for 12 months. Account data is kept until you ask us to delete it. After these time periods, we delete the data or strip out personal details so the data can no longer be tied to you. Our search partners follow their own retention rules, and we only work with partners who treat your data with care. You can ask us to delete your account data at any time by emailing our privacy team. We will remove your data within 30 days. Some data may stay in backups for a short time, but it will be deleted from active systems and from our analytics reports. We will tell you which data we keep and why when we reply to your request.