Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, location, or similar search term into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Josephine County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we keep the information needed to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, these pages may collect technical details when they load in a browser.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- Keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the appropriate partner service when a visitor uses a partner tool.
- Understand which Josephine County inmate, roster, court, and facility pages are useful.
- Identify technical errors, broken links, and abuse patterns.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links
This site links to public and third-party resources such as the Josephine County Jail Inmate Inquiry, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Oregon court resources, Oregon Offender Search, Oregon VISOR, BOP, ICE, and partner search services. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based advertising. That tracking occurs through their platforms, not through an inmate-record database maintained by this site.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be available to these categories of recipients when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through contact messages or partner tools.
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 we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This policy may be revised from time to time. Updated wording will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.