Information You Submit
Search Terms
Names, locations, or other details entered into a sponsored search tool are sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep its own database of those search terms and does not control the partner's search logs, billing terms, or result pages.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and handle related site operations. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Automatic Site Data
Like many websites, this site may collect basic technical information when pages load. That data helps measure reliability, diagnose errors, and understand how visitors use the St. Joseph County inmate lookup resources.
- IP address or similar network information.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, screen size, and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring page or search engine, when provided by the browser.
- Date and time stamps tied to page requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure traffic, remember site preferences, and support ads or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies. Some search, advertising, or measurement features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, fast, and readable.
- To route sponsored search requests to the correct partner service.
- To learn which St. Joseph County custody, court, and facility pages are useful.
- To identify broken links, browser problems, and security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, JailTracker, Indiana MyCase, Indiana DOC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, county JustFOIA, Indiana APRA resources, and third-party search tools. After a visitor follows one of those links, the privacy policy and data practices of that outside site apply.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or identifiers to measure ads and show interest-based advertising across websites. That tracking occurs on their systems, subject to their own policies.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may still be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process search terms entered into sponsored tools.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and performance.
- Ad networks that deliver or measure advertising.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, order, warrant, or other legal process requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used to protect site data. No internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof, and no transmission method can be guaranteed to be fully secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a request may be made to review and delete it where deletion is reasonably available.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact or message information.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates are posted on this page and take effect when published with the revised text.