Information You Submit
Search Queries
When a name, location, or other search term is entered into a search tool on this site, that query is passed to the third-party provider that runs the tool. Douglas County Inmate Population does not keep a separate local log of those search terms on its own end.
Contact Messages
If you email us or send a message through an available contact channel, the message and the contact details included with it may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical details when a page loads. That data helps measure traffic, detect errors, and keep the site usable.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring site or source, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, support ads, and improve performance. Most browsers let users block or delete cookies. If cookies are blocked, some features or partner tools may not work in the same way.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Douglas County pages are useful to readers.
- To diagnose technical errors, abuse, or security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on interests or site activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, state corrections, federal locator, Illinois FOIA, and third-party search resources. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy rules of the outside website or tool apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or tailor ads. That tracking is handled by the partner, not by a Douglas County government office and not as an official public-record function.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests.
- Analytics services that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that help support the site.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative steps are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected system can be made completely secure, so no guarantee is made that data can never be accessed, lost, or misused.
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 deletion request may be sent through the contact channel.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Ask that incorrect information be corrected.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be changed from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective version reflected by the current page text.