Privacy Policy

Updated October 9, 2025

Purpose

The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our official website, https://fayettecountyrecorderofdeeds.com.
This website is operated and maintained by the Recorder of Deeds Office of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, as an official public service.

We do not sell, share, or disclose any personal information to third parties.
Any information collected is used solely to maintain the functionality, integrity, and security of this website in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania and federal law.


Public Records Notice

As a county government office within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds is subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.

Information you provide to this office, including through our website’s contact forms, may constitute a public record and could be subject to disclosure under the RTKL unless specifically exempt.
Examples of exemptions include personal security, personal identification, or other records protected by statute.


Information We Collect

Our website collects only the minimum information necessary to respond to your inquiries and ensure secure operation.
This may include:

  • Information voluntarily submitted through our Contact Us forms (such as your name, email address, phone number, or message).

  • Non-identifiable technical information automatically collected for security or analytics purposes, such as browser type, IP address, date and time of access, and referring pages.

  • Limited cookie data to improve website performance and user experience.

We do not use this information for commercial marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.


Use of Contact Forms

When you use a contact form on this website, the information you provide is sent directly to authorized county personnel for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Your information is not shared with or sold to any third parties.
All messages are handled in accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and applicable county records retention schedules under the County Records Act, 16 P.S. § 13001 et seq.


Cookies

Our website uses limited cookies to enhance functionality and improve navigation.
Cookies may remember your preferences, such as accessibility settings or session data.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; however, doing so may affect site performance.
We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or marketing purposes.


Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content such as maps, forms, or documents hosted by third-party providers (for example, state or federal websites).
These embedded items behave as though you visited the external website directly.
External sites may collect data under their own privacy policies. The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party sites.


Data Retention

Information submitted through our contact forms is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the inquiry or as required by law.
Public records are maintained in accordance with the Pennsylvania County Records Act and official county record retention schedules.
We do not retain or store unnecessary personal data.


Your Rights

You may request access to records maintained by this office under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.
Requests must be submitted in writing using the procedures described in the Right-to-Know section of this website.
Please note that certain personal or security-related information may be exempt from disclosure under state law.


Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information collected or transmitted through our website.
While we strive to maintain a secure system, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
Users assume responsibility for transmitting information over the internet.


Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the official website of the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds.
Websites operated by other government entities or private organizations that are linked from this site are governed by their own privacy policies.
The Recorder of Deeds Office is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external websites.


Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, data practices, or website accessibility, please contact:

📍 Fayette County Recorder of Deeds
61 East Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401

📧 Email: jmarietta@fayettepa.org
📞 Phone: (724) 430-1238


Effective Date

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 9, 2025 and may be revised periodically to reflect changes in law or website operations. Updates will be posted on this page.