Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar term into a search box powered by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider running the search. Hillsdale County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and maintain a basic record of the exchange. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads, including:
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is supplied.
- Date and time stamps connected to site activity.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics features. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently after they are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, responsive, and easier to maintain.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Hillsdale County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, security issues, or broken features.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Tools
This site links to public jail rosters, sheriff pages, court resources, Michigan FOIA material, MDOC OTIS, federal and immigration locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by this site's local page files.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance:
- Search partners that process a submitted search query.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this site, but no internet-connected system can be promised as completely secure. We cannot guarantee that data transmitted online will always be protected from every unauthorized access attempt.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- You may ask us to correct inaccurate information in our possession.
- You may request deletion of information that is no longer needed.
- You may opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.