Information You Submit
Search Entries
A name or location entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Scott County Recent Arrests does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages Sent to Us
Email and contact-form messages may be retained so we can respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Records
Standard server and analytics records may collect these details when a page loads:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring website, when provided
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can block them, although some functions may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports ordinary operation and improvement of the service.
- Operate the site and maintain performance
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Measure which pages are useful
- Detect and correct technical faults
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Websites Beyond Our Control
Links lead to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, news sites, and outside search tools. Each destination applies its own privacy policy after a visitor leaves this site.
Advertising partners may track activity across websites on their own systems to select ads. Their practices are not controlled here.
When Data May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold. Limited data may be provided to:
- Search partners processing a query
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard safeguards are used to protect information. No internet-connected system is fully secure, so a breach-proof guarantee cannot be made.
People Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. Contact us to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, a person may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal data held
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete eligible personal data
- Opt out of certain processing
Changes to This Notice
This policy may change as practices or legal requirements change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.