Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

San Bernardino County, CA Public Services, available through sbcounty.org, is an independent informational website designed to help users find public-service resources, tools, contact information, and frequently asked questions related to services available in San Bernardino County, California. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and processed when you visit or interact with this website.

The website provides information about services and topics including Animal Care, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector, Cities, Coroner, Court Case Search, Departments, District Attorney, Environmental Health Services, Family Court Services, Fire Protection District, Housing Authority, Human Resources, Human Services, IHSS Public Authority, Inmate Locator, Jail, Jury Service, Juvenile Court, Library, Marriage License, Probate Department of the Court, Property Search, Property Tax, Public Defender, Public Health, Public Works, Real Estate Services, Sheriff's Department, Superior Court, Transitional Assistance, Vital Records, ZIP Codes, and other county-related resources.

Information We Do Not Request

San Bernardino County, CA Public Services does not require users to create an account or register before accessing the information available on the website. We do not provide user profiles, account dashboards, or other services that require users to submit personal details in order to browse the site.

The website does not actively request or collect personal information such as your name, telephone number, email, residential information, or similar identifying details through registration forms. Users can generally browse articles, directories, guides, FAQs, and other informational resources without directly identifying themselves to us.

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically when you visit sbcounty.org. This information may include your device type, operating system, browser type, general geographic region, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on particular pages, navigation patterns, and other technical information related to your interaction with the website.

This information is generally used in aggregated or analytical form. It helps us understand how visitors use the website, which resources are most useful, how users navigate between pages, and where improvements may be needed.

Google Analytics

San Bernardino County, CA Public Services uses Google Analytics to better understand website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with the website.

Information processed through Google Analytics may include device information, browser information, approximate location data, visit duration, pages viewed, referral sources, and interactions with website features. Google may also process technical identifiers and other data according to its own privacy practices and service settings.

We use analytics information to evaluate website performance, improve navigation, identify popular resources, understand search behavior, detect technical problems, and make the website more useful to visitors. We do not use Google Analytics to intentionally collect information submitted by users for the purpose of personally identifying individual visitors.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small data files that websites and third-party services may store on a user's browser or device. Cookies may be used to remember preferences, measure website activity, improve performance, support advertising, and analyze traffic.

sbcounty.org and third-party services used by the website may use cookies or similar technologies. Some cookies may be necessary for website functionality, while others may be used for analytics, advertising measurement, personalization, or related purposes.

You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to delete existing cookies, block new cookies, receive notifications when cookies are created, or restrict certain types of tracking. Disabling cookies may affect the way some website features or advertisements function.

Google AdSense and Advertising

San Bernardino County, CA Public Services uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, device information, browser information, and other technologies to provide, measure, personalize, and evaluate advertisements displayed on the website.

Advertising providers may use information about visits to this website and other websites to determine which advertisements may be relevant to a visitor. Depending on applicable settings, consent requirements, and advertising preferences, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.

Advertising data collected by Google or other participating advertising providers is governed by the privacy practices and policies of those third parties. San Bernardino County, CA Public Services does not control the independent data-processing practices of third-party advertising networks.

How Information Is Used

Information collected automatically through analytics, cookies, and related technologies may be used to operate and maintain the website, understand visitor behavior, improve content organization, identify technical issues, analyze traffic trends, evaluate website performance, improve search and navigation features, prevent misuse, and support advertising services.

We may also use aggregated statistics to determine which San Bernardino County resources are most frequently requested and to improve the presentation of public-service information.

Third-Party Websites and Resources

sbcounty.org may provide references or links to government agencies, courts, departments, service providers, and other third-party websites. These external websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies, cookies, data collection practices, terms, and security procedures.

San Bernardino County, CA Public Services is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, availability, or security of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information or completing transactions on those websites.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to maintain the security and integrity of the website. However, no website, online service, transmission method, or electronic storage system can guarantee complete security. Visitors should use appropriate precautions when browsing the internet and when choosing to provide information to third-party websites reached through external resources.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended to provide general public-service information and is not designed specifically to collect personal information from children. We do not knowingly request personal information from children through account registration or similar user-submission features.

Your Privacy Choices

Visitors may have choices regarding cookies, analytics, and personalized advertising. These choices can often be managed through browser privacy controls, device settings, cookie controls, or privacy options offered by Google and other third-party providers.

Privacy rights may also vary depending on where a visitor lives. Applicable laws may provide certain rights relating to access, deletion, correction, limitation, or use of personal data. Because sbcounty.org does not require registration and does not actively collect identifying details through user accounts, the information directly maintained by the website about an individual visitor may be limited.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, analytics practices, advertising services, legal requirements, or other operational considerations. When changes are made, the updated policy may be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Independent Information Website

San Bernardino County, CA Public Services is an informational resource intended to make public-service information easier to locate and understand. Users should verify important requirements, deadlines, eligibility rules, forms, fees, and procedures with the appropriate government agency or official service provider. Use of this website is also subject to any other policies or terms published on sbcounty.org.