Information You Enter
Search Terms
Names, locations, or other details entered into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. Hancock County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and reply. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, basic technical data may be collected when pages load or when a browser requests site files.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when a browser provides it.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some search, analytics, or advertising features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the proper partner service.
- To understand which Hancock County jail and records pages are useful to visitors.
- To identify technical problems and improve page behavior.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, MDOC resources, court portals, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls that visit.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be available to limited parties when needed for the functions described in this notice.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful demand requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this site, but no website or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request may be sent for review.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information provided directly by the visitor.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law allows.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Any update will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the page content.