Information You Provide
Search Queries
If you type a name, location, or other search term into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Decatur County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message through a contact method, we may keep the message and contact details long enough to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps operate the site, understand traffic, and diagnose errors.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics features. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which pages visitors use most.
- To find bugs, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Website Links
Decatur County Inmate Population links to sheriff, jail, court, corrections, federal locator, VINELink, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the other website control what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ad performance or show interest-based ads across websites. Those activities take place through the partner's tools, not through a Decatur County government system.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal contact messages. Limited data may still be received by service providers or public authorities in the situations listed here.
- Search partners that process queries entered into their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Ad networks that deliver or measure advertising.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process requires it.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security practices for a small public-information website. No website, server, email system, or third-party tool can be promised as breach-proof, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent personal data, contact us so the submission can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Ask us to delete personal data when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may change as the site, partners, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised terms taking effect when posted.