Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains what this site collects, how that information is used, and when it may be shared. Using Humboldt County Inmate Population means accepting these practices.

Information You Provide

Search Queries

Names, locations, or other details typed into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own inmate database.

Messages

If you send an email or contact message, it may be kept long enough to respond and handle the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless required by law.


Automatic Technical Data

Basic technical information may be collected when pages load.

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time on page
  • Referring site, when available
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies

Cookies may be used to understand site use, measure traffic, and support ads or partner tools. Browser settings can block cookies, but some features may work differently.


How Data Is Used

  • Keep the site working and loading properly
  • Route search requests to partner services
  • Learn which pages help visitors
  • Find and fix technical issues
  • Show advertising that may match visitor interests

Outside Websites

The site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, corrections locators, court portals, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the outside site's privacy policy controls that visit.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads.


Who May Receive Data

Personal data is not sold as a customer list. It may be received by limited parties that help operate the site or comply with law.

  • Search partners that process search queries
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Law enforcement or government bodies under a valid legal order

Security

Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected site can be promised breach-proof or error-free.


Users Under 18

This site is for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor submitted data.


Your Data Rights

  • Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site
  • Ask to correct inaccurate data
  • Ask for deletion where the law allows
  • Opt out of certain processing where available

Policy Updates

This Privacy Notice may change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text.