Information You Submit
Search Terms
A name or location entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. Hillsdale County Released Inmates does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message is retained as needed to respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Details
Routine technical information may be recorded when a page loads. It can include:
- The network IP address.
- The browser name and version.
- The device class and operating system.
- Pages opened and time spent on them.
- The referring website, when supplied.
- Dates and timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. Most browsers let users reject or remove them, although blocking cookies can change how some features work.
How Data Is Used
Collected information supports normal site operation and improvement. It may be used to:
- Maintain speed and availability.
- Send a search request to the selected partner.
- Measure which pages visitors use.
- Diagnose and repair technical faults.
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Privacy Beyond This Site
Links lead to government release records, sheriff and corrections pages, public portals, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows one, the destination’s privacy policy governs its collection and use of data.
Some advertising partners may track activity across websites to select ads. That processing occurs on the partner’s systems, not on this site’s systems.
When Data May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold. Limited data may be available to:
- Search providers that process submitted queries.
- Services that measure site use.
- Advertising networks.
- Law enforcement or other government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard safeguards are used to protect information. No internet-connected service is completely secure, so this site cannot promise that a breach or unauthorized access will never occur.
Adults Only
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor submitted personal data.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, a visitor may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Delete eligible personal data.
- Opt out of certain forms of processing.
Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be revised. An updated version takes effect when it is posted here with a new effective date.