Information You Submit
Search terms
A name or location entered in an embedded search tool is sent to the outside provider operating that tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
Information sent by email or a contact form is retained as needed to answer the message. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Normal web operations may record technical information when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring website, when available
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can reject them, though some functions may then behave differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports ordinary operation and improvement of the service.
- Operate and maintain the site
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Measure which pages help visitors
- Diagnose errors and performance problems
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Other Websites and Advertising
Links may lead to the Decatur County Sheriff's Department, JailTracker, MyCase, Indiana correctional resources, federal locators, and outside search tools. Each destination applies its own privacy policy after a visitor leaves this site. Indiana public agencies separately process record requests under the Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and tailor advertising.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Data may be disclosed only to service providers or authorities needed for these purposes.
- Search providers handling submitted queries
- Analytics vendors
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable security measures are used to protect information, but no internet-connected service can promise complete security or guarantee that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may use the Contact Us page to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, a visitor may ask to review data held about them, correct inaccurate data, request deletion, or opt out of certain processing. Requests can be made through the Contact Us page.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised as site practices change. An updated version becomes effective when it is posted here with a revised effective date.