Scope & Applicability
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of information gathered through the official Website of the Illinois Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS), located at located at www.ilosps.gov (the "Website"). This applies to all visitors and users of the Website, regardless of how the Website is accessed.
Information We Collect
OSPS collects no personal information unless the user voluntarily participates in an activity that asks for such (e.g. sending an email or completing an employment application). If the user chooses not to participate in these activities, the choice will in no way affect the ability to use any other feature of OSPS’ Website. Personal information submitted through the Website may be protected by applicable Illinois and federal law.
"Personal information" about an individual is that which readily identifies a specific individual. Personal information includes identifiers such as an individual's name, address, phone number, driver’s license number and Social Security number.
When you visit www.ilosps.gov, our servers and analytics tools may automatically record certain technical information, including:
Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
The date and time of your visit
The pages you viewed and the links you clicked
The type of web browser and operating system you are using
The referring URL (the page you visited before arriving at our site)
Search terms used to locate the Website
How We Use Information
Information collected through this Website is used exclusively for legitimate governmental purposes, including:
Responding to inquiries, requests, and feedback submitted to OSPS.
Facilitating employment applications submitted through links provided on the Website.
Analyzing Website traffic patterns to improve usability, accessibility, and content.
Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with the Website.
Ensuring the security and integrity of the Website and its users.
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
OSPS does not use Website-collected information for commercial marketing purposes, and does not sell, rent, or trade personal information for any commercial purpose.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
Session Cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
Analytics Cookies allow OSPS or its authorized technology vendors to analyze aggregate, anonymized data about Website usage. These cookies do not identify you personally.
You may configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website. Any third-party analytics services used by OSPS are prohibited from using data collected on this Website for their own independent commercial purposes.
Disclosure of Information
OSPS does not sell, trade, or disclose your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: OSPS may engage authorized contractors or technology vendors to operate and maintain the Website. These parties are contractually bound to handle information only as directed by OSPS and may not use it for any other purpose.
• Legal Requirements: OSPS may disclose information when required to do so by law, court order, or other governmental authority, including in connection with law enforcement investigations.
Security Measures
OSPS takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information collected through the Website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. The Website uses HTTPS encryption (indicated by the padlock icon in your browser's address bar) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
While OSPS strives to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and OSPS cannot guarantee absolute security. OSPS encourages users to exercise caution when transmitting sensitive personal information online.
If you suspect a security issue related to this Website, please contact us at communication@ilosps.gov.
Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under 13. If OSPS becomes aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us through the Website, we will take prompt steps to delete such information in accordance with applicable laws.
If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this Website, please contact us at communication@ilosps.gov.
Legal Notices
Disclaimer of Liability
Neither the State of Illinois, the Illinois Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS), nor their officers, employees, or agents shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from the use of, or reliance upon, the information or services provided through this Website, including damages resulting from errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, unauthorized access, computer viruses, or other technical issues, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Accuracy of Data
Although the data found using the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ access systems have been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty, express or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information.
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services provides this information on an "as is" basis. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, freedom from contamination by computer viruses and non-infringement of proprietary rights are disclaimed. Changes may be periodically made to the information herein; these changes may or may not be incorporated in any new version of the publication. If you have obtained information from any of the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ web pages from a source other than the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ pages, be aware that electronic data can be altered subsequent to original distribution. Data can also quickly become out of date. It is recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of any data associated with a file, and that the originator of the data or information be contacted with any questions regarding appropriate use. If you find any errors or omissions, we encourage you to report them to the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services.
Disclaimer of External Links
OSPS provides links to external websites solely for the convenience of users. OSPS does not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, availability, content, security, or privacy practices of external websites and is not responsible for information collected by or available through those websites. Users who access external websites are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those websites.
While OSPS strives to maintain accurate and current information on this Website, the Website may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical errors, or outdated information. OSPS does not warrant that the Website will operate without interruption or error and reserves the right to modify, update, or remove Website content at any time without notice.
Choice of Law
This Privacy Policy and any questions regarding its interpretation shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Users of this Website are expected to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and to respect the rights of others when using the Website.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or OSPS's information practices, please contact us: communication@ilosps.gov.