Information You Submit
Search Entries
When a visitor types a name, location, or related detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Calhoun County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or otherwise send a message about this site, the information in that message is used to review and answer it. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads, including pages that discuss official Calhoun County resources such as the county jail page, the county FOIA page, and NextRequest.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages opened and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some pages or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- Operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
- Send search requests to the appropriate partner service when a visitor uses a partner tool.
- Measure which Calhoun County inmate, court, FOIA, and locator pages are useful to visitors.
- Find technical problems, broken links, or performance issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to official jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, public-record portals, court searches, state and federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of that outside website controls its collection and use of information.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking occurs on the partner's platform, not through a Calhoun County government system.
When Information May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed only in the limited situations below.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics services used to understand traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that support ad delivery and measurement.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government agencies when required by subpoena, court order, warrant, or another valid legal process.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected website, email account, analytics service, or advertising system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact the site so the submission can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information the site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion of information when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain uses where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised as the site, search partners, analytics tools, advertising tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective version.