Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2, 2026

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts respects the privacy of visitors to its website, belmontcountycoc.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use the website, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.

Website Analytics

The Belmont County Clerk of Courtws uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to help understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content and usability.

Google Analytics is optional and is not activated unless you choose to allow analytics cookies.

When enabled, Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Device and browser information
  • How visitors arrive at and navigate through the website
  • General website usage and interaction information

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts does not use Google Analytics advertising features or Google Signals.

You may enable, disable, or change your analytics-cookie preference at any time by selecting “Cookie Preferences” in the website footer.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that a website may store on your device to support website functionality or collect information about website use.

Necessary Cookies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for security, network management, accessibility, or core website functionality.

Necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the website’s cookie-preference controls when they are required for the website to operate properly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies are optional. They are used only after you provide consent and help the Belmont County Clerk of Courts understand how visitors use the website.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by selecting “Cookie Preferences” in the website footer.

Other Websites

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts website may provide links to outside websites or services, including a third-party portal used for online payments.

When you follow a link to another website or service, you leave the Belmont County Clerk of Courts website. The privacy practices, security, and content of those outside services are governed by their own policies and are not controlled by the Belmont County Clerk of Courts.

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts website does not directly collect or process payment-card information through its website.

Automatically Collected Technical Information

Like most websites, the Belmont County Clerk of Courts website and its hosting or security systems may automatically process limited technical information necessary to deliver and protect the website. This may include information such as an IP address, browser type, device information, request logs, or similar technical data.

Such information may be used to maintain website security, troubleshoot technical problems, prevent misuse, and keep the website operating properly.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through the website may be used to:

  • Respond to questions, requests, or messages
  • Provide Belmont County Clerk of Courts information or services
  • Operate, maintain, and secure the website
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Understand website usage when analytics consent has been provided
  • Improve website content, accessibility, and usability
  • Meet legal, administrative, and public-records obligations

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts does not use information collected through this website for commercial advertising.

Information Security

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts takes reasonable measures to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email transmission, or electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal information through the general contact form unless it is necessary for their request.

Children’s Privacy

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts website is intended to provide general information and services to the public and is not designed specifically to collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

The Belmont County Clerk of Courts may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, its services, technology, or applicable requirements.

The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently updated.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or the Belmont County Clerk of Courts website may be directed to:

Belmont County Clerk of Courts
101 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
740-699-2169