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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026|Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Privacy First: All non-essential cookies are disabled by default in compliance with the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA), effective January 1, 2026. You are in control of your cookie preferences at all times.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide essential functionality, understand how our site is used, and improve your experience.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired). Our website also uses localStorage, a similar browser storage mechanism, for certain functional features.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are always active.

  • cookie-consent — Stores your cookie preference choices (1 year)
  • Session management — Authentication for admin users (session duration)
  • CSRF protection — Security and fraud prevention (session duration)

Analytics Cookies

Disabled by default — requires your consent

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website through anonymous traffic and behavior analysis. No personally identifiable information is collected.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — Anonymous traffic and behavior analysis
  • Performance monitoring — Page load times and error tracking

Functional Cookies

Disabled by default — requires your consent

These enable personalized features such as remembering your recent searches and preferences. Disabling these may reduce some convenience features.

  • Recent searches — Stores your recent search queries for quick access
  • Preferences — Form auto-fill and display preferences

Marketing Cookies

Disabled by default — requires your consent

These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of outreach campaigns and deliver relevant community safety information.

  • Conversion tracking — Measures campaign effectiveness
  • Ad attribution — Tracks which outreach campaigns brought visitors

Sensitive Data — Geolocation

Precise geolocation data requires explicit opt-in under Indiana law (INCDPA). This is always defaulted to OFF and is never enabled by clicking “Accept All.”

Your Rights Under the INCDPA

As an Indiana resident, the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act grants you the following rights:

  • Right to Confirm: Confirm whether your personal data is being processed
  • Right to Access: Access your personal data in a portable format
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccuracies in your data
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Opt Out: Opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without receiving discriminatory treatment

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 45 days of receiving your request.

Managing Your Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the INCDPA, please contact us:

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

215 E 8th Street

Auburn, IN 46706

Phone: (260) 925-3365

Email: sheriff@co.dekalb.in.us

Last updated: March 31, 2026