Information You Provide
Search Terms
If you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Houston County Released Inmates does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages To The Site
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept so we can review it and respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for it.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data helps with security, performance, troubleshooting, and understanding which pages are useful.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to measure site use, remember basic settings, and support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser, but some tools or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and fast.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To see which Houston County records topics readers use most.
- To detect and fix technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be more relevant to visitors.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, corrections, court, parole, VINELink, federal locator, and third-party search resources. Once you click away, the privacy policy for that outside site controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to understand activity across websites and show targeted ads. Those systems are not operated by Houston County Released Inmates.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when legally required.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that support site operations.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect site systems and messages. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, so users should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless needed.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Ask that personal data be deleted where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be changed from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version when changes are made.