Information You Provide
Search Queries
Names, locations, or other terms typed into a search tool may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Benton County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we use the message and contact details to respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a legal duty requires it.
Automatic Data
Like most websites, technical data may be collected when a page loads. This helps the site work, measure use, and spot problems.
- IP address.
- Browser and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring site, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and support ads or analytics. Browser settings can block cookies, though some features may work differently after blocking them.
How Data Is Used
- Keep pages available, usable, and fast.
- Route search requests to the proper partner service.
- Understand which Benton County pages visitors use.
- Find and fix technical errors.
- Support ads that may be relevant to visitors.
Outside Websites
The site links to Benton County sheriff resources, Missouri Case.net, Missouri Department of Corrections pages, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls its own collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may still be handled by service providers and lawful recipients in limited situations.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers used to measure site performance.
- Advertising networks and ad-measurement services.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected system can be promised as breach-proof. Do not send sensitive legal, medical, financial, or custody information through a nonsecure channel.
Users Under 18
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor sent information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold.
- Ask to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not required.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where available.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised. Updates will be posted here with the revised text, and continued use of the site means the updated notice applies.