Information You Provide Directly
Search Terms
When you type a name or a location into a search tool on the site, that query is passed to the third-party provider that operates the tool. The site itself does not store or log those search terms on its own end.
Messages You Send
If you email or send a message through the site, that message is kept so we can reply. It is not shared outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this one records some technical details each time a page loads.
- Your IP address.
- Your browser and its version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- The pages you view and how long you stay on each.
- The site that referred you, if any.
- The date and time of your visit.
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. You can block them in your browser settings, though some features may behave differently if you do.
How This Information Is Used
- To keep the site running and loading quickly.
- To route search requests to the right partner service.
- To learn which pages are useful to visitors.
- To find and fix technical problems.
- To display advertising that may match your interests.
Links to Other Websites
The site links out to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, and third-party search tools. Once you click through, that destination's own privacy policy governs how it handles your information.
Some advertising partners may track activity across different sites to serve targeted ads. That tracking happens on their systems, not on this one.
Who May Receive Your Information
Personal information is not sold. It may reach the parties listed below.
- Search partners that process your queries.
- Analytics services.
- Advertising networks.
- Law enforcement or government bodies under a valid legal order, consistent with Illinois and federal law.
How Your Information Is Protected
Reasonable, standard security practices are used to protect the information collected. Even so, no internet-connected system is ever fully secure, so we cannot promise that a breach can never happen.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information, contact us and it will be deleted.
Your Choices and Rights
- Request a copy of the information held about you.
- Ask for incorrect information to be corrected.
- Request that your information be erased.
- Opt out of certain kinds of processing.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may change over time. Updates are posted on this page with a new effective date.