This Cookies Policy describes how onondaga-county-ny.org uses cookies and similar browser files. The site publishes reference material about public records in Onondaga County, New York. Cookies help a page load, remember a choice, and measure basic traffic. This page lists the file types that may appear and the steps a reader can take to control them.
What a Cookie Is
A cookie is a small text file that a site stores in a browser. It can hold a setting, a session number, or a short record of a visit. A site can read the file on a later visit. A local storage file works in a similar way and can hold more text. Neither file is a program, and neither can open a document on a device.
Types That May Appear
| Type | Purpose | Typical Life |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Load a page, keep a form working, and balance traffic. | Session |
| Preference | Remember a closed panel or a chosen view. | Up to one year |
| Analytics | Count visits and spot a page that fails. | Up to two years |
| Partner | Support a sponsored search box on the home page. | Set by the partner |
How to Control Cookies
Every main browser has a settings page for cookies and site data. A reader can block all files, allow them for one site, or clear them at any time. A help page from the browser maker lists the exact steps for each version. Blocking a necessary file may stop a form from working. Clearing site data removes the chat history held in the browser.
Third-Party Files
A sponsored search box on the home page sends a typed name and state to a partner site. That partner controls its files under its own policy. This site does not read a partner file and does not keep the search terms in a database. A reader who wants to limit partner files can block third-party cookies in the browser settings.
Changes and Contact
A change to this policy will appear on this page with a new date. A reader with a question about cookies can write to info@onondaga-county-ny.org. The note should name the browser and the page so the desk can give a clear answer. A request to remove a page from this site does not change any file held by a county office or a court.