Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Miami-Dade County, FL Public Services, available through miamidadefl.org, is an independently operated informational website that helps visitors locate public resources, online tools, contact details, and frequently asked questions related to services in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Topics covered may include Animal Services, the Building Department, cities, the Clerk of Courts, Code Enforcement, court case searches, county departments, elections, Fire Rescue, the Health Department, inmate searches, jail information, jury duty, marriage licenses, the Medical Examiner, permit searches, pet adoption, the Property Appraiser, property searches, property taxes, public libraries, the Sheriff’s Office, Solid Waste Management, the Tax Collector, the Water and Sewer Department, and ZIP Codes.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when visitors use the website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to visitors. By accessing or using this website, visitors acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

Information We Do Not Actively Collect

The website does not require visitors to create an account, register for membership, or provide personal details before accessing its informational content. We do not actively request or collect personal information such as a visitor’s name, telephone number, email address, home address, mailing address, or government identification information through ordinary use of the website.

Visitors should not submit confidential, sensitive, financial, medical, legal, or identifying information through any website feature that is not specifically designed and secured for that purpose. The website is an information platform and does not process applications, public records requests, tax payments, permit applications, court filings, license requests, animal adoption applications, utility payments, or other government transactions.

Information Collected Automatically

When visitors access the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by web servers, analytics services, advertising providers, browsers, and similar technologies. This information may include an Internet Protocol address, device type, operating system, browser type, browser settings, screen resolution, general geographic area, referring page, pages viewed, links selected, session duration, date and time of access, and interactions with website content.

Automatically collected information is generally used in an aggregated or pseudonymous form. It helps us understand how visitors reach the website, which pages are useful, how the website performs on different devices, and where navigation or technical improvements may be needed.

Google Analytics

The website uses Google Analytics to measure website traffic and understand how visitors interact with pages and features. Google Analytics may use cookies, device identifiers, browser information, Internet Protocol addresses, and related technologies to generate reports about website activity.

Information obtained through Google Analytics may be used to evaluate page performance, identify popular resources, improve website organization, optimize the search experience, detect technical problems, and improve the overall functionality of the website. Analytics data may also help us understand general usage patterns, such as the types of devices used to access the site and the approximate sources of website traffic.

Google operates independently and may process collected information according to its own policies, settings, and legal obligations. Visitors may be able to limit analytics collection by adjusting browser privacy settings, blocking cookies, using private browsing features, or installing tools that restrict analytics technologies.

Google AdSense and Advertising

The website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, browser data, and similar technologies to select, deliver, measure, personalize, or limit advertisements.

Advertising technologies may use information about a visitor’s activity on this website and other websites to provide advertisements that may be more relevant to the visitor’s interests. Advertising providers may also collect information to measure ad performance, prevent fraud, limit repeated advertisements, and prepare aggregated reporting.

The website does not control the information collected directly by Google or other advertising providers. Advertisements are provided by third parties, and the appearance of an advertisement does not mean that the website endorses the advertiser, product, service, claim, or offer. Any interaction with an advertisement is governed by the advertiser’s own terms and privacy practices.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on a visitor’s device. They may be used to remember browser settings, measure traffic, support website functionality, analyze visitor activity, deliver advertising, and improve performance. Similar technologies may include pixels, local storage, software development tools, tags, and device identifiers.

Visitors can generally control cookies through browser settings. Most browsers allow users to block cookies, delete stored cookies, receive notices before cookies are placed, or limit third-party tracking. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functions, advertising preferences, analytics reporting, or the way some pages display.

How Information May Be Used

Technical and usage information collected through the website may be used to operate and maintain the website, improve navigation, analyze traffic, identify errors, prevent misuse, protect website security, understand visitor interests, evaluate content performance, support advertising, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

We may also use available technical information to investigate suspicious activity, automated scraping, unauthorized access attempts, interference with website operations, malicious software, or conduct that may violate website terms or applicable law.

Third-Party Websites and Government Resources

The website may direct visitors to county agencies, courts, law enforcement offices, public authorities, municipalities, libraries, utility providers, and other external organizations. These third-party websites are independently operated and may collect personal information when visitors request records, submit forms, create accounts, make payments, schedule appointments, or use online services.

This Privacy Policy applies only to miamidadefl.org. It does not govern external websites, government systems, advertisers, embedded services, or third-party tools. Visitors should review the privacy policy and terms of each external website before submitting personal information or completing a transaction.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information that visitors intentionally provide because the website does not ordinarily request such information. Automatically collected technical data may be processed or shared with service providers that support analytics, advertising, hosting, security, performance monitoring, and website maintenance.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with legal requirements, respond to lawful requests, protect website operations, investigate fraud or security incidents, enforce website policies, or protect the rights and safety of visitors, service providers, or others.

Data Security and Retention

Reasonable administrative and technical measures may be used to protect website systems and collected information. However, no website, internet transmission, storage system, advertising platform, or analytics service can guarantee complete security. Visitors use the website and transmit information at their own risk.

Technical and analytics information may be retained for periods determined by operational needs, security requirements, analytics settings, advertising providers, service providers, and applicable legal obligations. Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information and the organization processing it.

Children’s Privacy

The website provides general public information and is not designed to collect personal information from children. We do not knowingly request personal information from children through account registration, profiles, or membership features. A parent or guardian who believes that a child has submitted personal information through the website should use the available website contact method to request a review.

Privacy Choices

Visitors may limit certain data collection by disabling cookies, clearing browser storage, activating tracking protection, using privacy-focused browser settings, or limiting personalized advertising through available device and advertising controls. Browser-based “Do Not Track” signals are not applied consistently across all services, and the website may not respond to every such signal.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised when website practices, technologies, services, advertising arrangements, analytics tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after an update indicates acknowledgment of the revised policy.

Independent Website Notice

Miami-Dade County, FL Public Services is an independent information website. It is not operated by, affiliated with, or officially endorsed by Miami-Dade County, its departments, courts, law enforcement agencies, municipalities, or other government entities. Visitors should verify important information directly with the responsible agency before making decisions, submitting documents, paying fees, or relying on service requirements.