Privacy policy
This policy explains what information Hamilton County collects through this website and how it is used.
Information we collect
- Information you submit through forms — for example, your name, email address, and message when you contact a department or file a request.
- Standard server logs (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) used for security and performance.
How we use it
We use your information only to respond to your request and to operate and improve this site. We do not sell personal information.
Third-party services
Some services — tax payments, court records, and mapping — are hosted by outside vendors. When you follow a link to one of these services, that vendor’s privacy policy applies. We identify the vendor by name before you leave this site.
Cookies
This site uses only the cookies necessary for it to function. We do not use advertising trackers.
Public records
Hamilton County is subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Information you submit to the county may itself be a public record.
Contact
Questions about this policy may be directed to the County Clerk’s Office at (618) 643-2721 or clerk@hamiltoncountyil.gov.
Updates
This policy was last updated in 2026.