Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a name, county, or other search detail is typed into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply address may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support site features. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or measurements may work differently after cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- Measure which pages help visitors most.
- Find errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on interests or page use.
Links Beyond This Site
Pages may link to sheriff and jail websites, Minnesota court and corrections portals, federal locators, county data-practices pages, and outside search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's own privacy policy controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure visits or show targeted ads across websites. Their tracking happens under their policies and technology, not through records controlled by this site.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a customer list. It may still be handled by limited outside parties that help operate the site.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics services that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, but no internet-connected service can be made completely secure. This notice does not promise breach-proof storage, uninterrupted access, or risk-free transmission.
Users Under 18
This site is meant for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of some processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective version reflected by the new text.