Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, county, or location into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Lafayette County Inmate Population does not keep a separate site-side log of those search terms.
Messages
If someone emails us or sends a contact message, we use the submitted information to read and answer the message. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand traffic patterns and improve site performance. Visitors can block or delete cookies in their browser settings, but some features may not behave the same way after cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- Keep the site available, responsive, and usable.
- Send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- Learn which Lafayette County record pages are most useful.
- Identify errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, MDOC, VINE, BOP, ICE, and other public or private resources. After a visitor follows one of those links, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by Lafayette County Inmate Population.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal data. Information may be received by the following parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that support site ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful demand requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure, so we cannot promise that data will be protected from every possible unauthorized access event.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective version reflected by the posted text.