Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, location, or related lookup detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own inmate-record database.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and return address may be kept long enough to review and respond. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site use and support advertising or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some site features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Pennington County jail, court, MNDOC, BOP, ICE, and VINELink resources visitors use most.
- To diagnose broken pages, errors, or security problems.
- To support advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
This site links to public jail rosters, the Pennington County Sheriff's Office, MCRO, MNDOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search providers. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize visits across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That activity is controlled by the advertising partner, not by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be processed or disclosed to the following parties when needed.
- Search partners that receive and process lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for information handled by this site, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed against every unauthorized access, outage, or data incident.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask what personal information this site maintains about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information held by this site.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing or advertising choices where applicable.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective version reflected by the posted text.