Privacy Notice

This notice explains what Kern County Inmate Population collects, how that information is used, when it may be shared, and what choices users have. Using the site means accepting these privacy practices.

Information You Submit

Search Queries

Names, locations, or other search terms typed into a search box are sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.

Messages

If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide is used to respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless the law requires disclosure.


Automatic Technical Data

Basic technical data may be collected when pages load so the site can work, measure use, and resolve problems.

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

Cookies

Cookies may be used for site measurement, ads, and feature behavior. Browser settings can block cookies, but some functions may work differently when they are disabled.


How Data Is Used

  • Keep the site available and usable
  • Send search requests to the correct partner service
  • Understand which pages are useful
  • Find and fix technical issues
  • Display ads that may reflect visitor interests

Outside Links

The site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, court portals, corrections sites, federal locators, ICE resources, and third-party search tools. Once a user leaves this site, the privacy rules of the destination site apply.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across sites or show targeted ads.


Who May Receive Data

Personal data is not sold. It may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.

  • Search partners that process submitted 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 service can be guaranteed to be breach-proof or error-free.


Users Under 18

The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact us if a minor submitted data that should be removed.


Your Data Rights

  • Ask for a copy of data held about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Ask for deletion where applicable
  • Opt out of certain processing where available

Policy Updates

This privacy notice may change. Updated terms will be posted here with the new effective date.