Privacy Notice

This notice describes what Washington County Released Inmates collects, how the information is used, and when a service provider or legal authority may receive it. Using the site means accepting these practices.

Information You Submit

Search entries

A name, place, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Washington County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's policies govern its handling of a query.

Messages sent to us

If you send an email or use a contact form, we retain the message and supplied contact details as needed to respond. We do not share a message outside the organization unless the law requires disclosure.


Technical Data Collected Automatically

Normal web systems and analytics tools may record technical details when a page loads, including:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device category and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on them
  • The referring site, when available
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies

Cookies and similar technology help measure site use and support site functions. Browser controls can reject or remove cookies, though blocking them may cause some features to work differently.


How Information Is Used

Collected data supports limited operating purposes:

  • Keeping the site available and responsive
  • Sending a search request to the selected partner tool
  • Understanding which pages visitors find useful
  • Finding, diagnosing, and correcting technical faults
  • Displaying advertising that may reflect visitor interests

Other Websites and Advertising

Links may lead to Washington County release sources, sheriff or corrections pages, government portals, and independent search services. Once you leave, the destination's privacy policy and data practices apply. Review them before submitting information.

Some advertising providers may use their own technology to measure activity across different websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs on the provider's systems, not as a Washington County Released Inmates record.


Parties That May Receive Data

We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by:

  • Search partners that process a submitted query
  • Analytics providers that measure site use
  • Advertising networks that deliver ads
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order

Data Security Limits

Reasonable, commonly used safeguards are applied to data under our control. No website, network, storage system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed fully secure. We cannot promise that a breach will never occur.


Visitors Under Eighteen

The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted personal data may use the Contacts page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and verification, you may:

  • Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Ask that eligible personal information be deleted
  • Object to or opt out of certain processing where that right applies

Changes to This Notice

We may revise this Privacy Notice as technology, services, or practices change. A revision takes effect when it is posted here with an updated effective date.