Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a third-party search box, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. Clinton County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own public records database.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, manage follow-up, and maintain normal business records. It is not shared outside the organization unless required by law or needed to respond to the message.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details when a page loads. Those details help with security, performance, troubleshooting, and basic audience measurement.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site, support ads, and keep pages working as expected. You can block cookies in your browser settings. Some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, fast, and readable.
- To send search requests to the correct outside provider when a partner tool is used.
- To understand which Clinton County pages are useful to visitors.
- To detect, diagnose, and correct technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing context.
Outside Websites
This site links to public offices, sheriff and corrections pages, jail resources, Illinois court and IDOC tools, federal locators, ICE resources, VINE, and third-party search services. Once you open an outside site, its privacy notice and terms control that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. Their tracking takes place through their services, not through an official Clinton County records system.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a list of site users. It may be received or processed by limited parties when needed for the site to operate or when legally required.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by this site. No website, server, email system, or internet-connected service can be promised breach-proof, and no absolute security guarantee is made.
Users 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 parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of information this site holds about you.
- Ask that inaccurate information you provided be corrected.
- Ask for deletion of information when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. A revised version becomes effective when posted here with its updated text.