Information You Choose to Send
Search Terms
When you enter a name, location, or similar query into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Emails and Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we use the information you provide to read and answer that request. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Data Collected During Visits
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical and usage details when pages load.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- The referring website, when one is passed to us.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support advertising or analytics functions. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently after you do.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which Washington County jail, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose broken pages, technical errors, or security issues.
- To display advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
Other Websites and Official Portals
This site links to sources such as WCSO, the Washington County government site, the Circuit Clerk, jail and corrections pages, court portals, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to recognize activity across different websites for ad measurement or interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be handled by the parties below when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process visitor queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful demand requires it.
Security Measures
We use reasonable safeguards for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed secure. We cannot promise that data transmission, storage, partner systems, or advertising systems will be free from every error, breach, or unauthorized access attempt.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has sent personal information to this site, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Choices and Data Requests
- You may ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- You may request correction of information you believe is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion where the request is legally available.
- You may opt out of certain processing when an opt-out right applies.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as the site, advertising tools, analytics tools, or legal requirements change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when needed.