Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you enter a name, location, or similar query into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Jefferson County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the message and any contact details you provide may be kept long enough to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical information when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name, version, and settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and improve performance. You can block cookies through your browser settings, but some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and quick to load.
- To send search requests to the partner service that operates a search tool.
- To understand which Jefferson County record pages are most useful.
- To diagnose broken links, display issues, or other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail information, Georgia Department of Corrections resources, VINELink, federal locators, court portals, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity and serve interest-based ads across websites.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to the following parties when needed for the uses described in this notice.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site behavior.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement agencies or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public reference website, but no internet-connected system can be promised as completely secure. This notice does not create a guarantee against unauthorized access or data loss.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- You may ask what personal information we hold about you.
- You may request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that choice.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date or page content.