Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
A query entered into a search tool may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not maintain a court-record database or log the party name, case number, or citation number entered into a search box as a court record.
Messages and Contact Submissions
If a visitor sends a message, its content and contact details may be retained to respond, maintain the service, or meet a legal obligation. The message is not added to a public docket or case file.
Data We Gather Automatically
Like most websites, the service and its providers may receive technical visit data, including IP address, browser and device information, referring page, pages viewed, timestamps, and approximate usage data.
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies and analytics tools may be used to operate the service, understand aggregate traffic, diagnose errors, and measure page performance. Browser controls can limit cookies, although some features may not work as intended after they are blocked.
What We Do With This Data
Technical and voluntary information may be used to provide the site, send a query to a selected partner service, maintain security, understand aggregate use, repair problems, and meet legal obligations. It is not used to create a consumer report or an official court file.
No Court-Record Data on File
Pennington County Court Docket does not host, compile, sell, or certify a database of Pennington County case records. It provides links and general access information for public records held by Pennington County Court Administration and the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Court access is primarily governed by the Minnesota Rules of Public Access, Rule 8, rather than by this site’s privacy practices.
Third-Party Search Partners
Search providers process information under their own terms and privacy policies. Their collection, retention, security, pricing, and sharing practices are outside the control of this site. Review those policies before submitting a query or creating an account with a provider.
Links to Other Websites
Links to the Minnesota Judicial Branch, Pennington County, MCRO, statutes, and other resources take visitors to separate services. Their own policies apply after a visitor leaves this site. Advertising or analytics providers may also use their own technologies under their stated terms.
Who Might See Your Data
Information may be processed by providers that host the site, deliver analytics, operate a selected search tool, or place advertising. It may also be disclosed when a valid legal requirement applies. This site does not sell personal data as a court-record product.
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for information within the site’s control. Internet transmission and storage cannot be guaranteed completely secure, so visitors should avoid placing unnecessary private identifiers into open web forms or third-party search fields.
Users Under 18
The service is not directed to children. It does not knowingly seek personal information from people under 18. A guardian who believes a child submitted personal information may request review or removal through the available contact route.
Your Data Rights
Requests about personal information held by this private site may seek access, correction, or deletion where applicable. Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. § 13.03 concerns access to government data, while public court-case access is controlled chiefly by the Judicial Branch rules. A court-record request should be directed to its custodian, such as Pennington County Court Administration, under Rule 7.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be revised to reflect service, legal, or operational changes. The current version will be posted here with its effective date.
Effective date: August 27, 2026