Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar search detail into a search tool, that query is handled by the third-party provider operating the tool. DeKalb County Released Inmates does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we keep the information needed to read it and respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Data Collected
Like most websites, we may receive routine technical information when a page loads.
- IP address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages
- Referring website, if one sent the visit
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some site functions or measurements may behave differently if they are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service
- To understand which pages are useful to visitors
- To identify and fix technical problems
- To show advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, court, corrections, public-record, release-record, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the destination website's own privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver targeted ads.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to the service providers or authorities listed below when needed.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure
Security
We use standard security practices for a site of this type, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where applicable
- Opt out of certain processing when the law gives that right
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may change. Any update will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when posted.