Privacy Notice

This notice explains what Mecosta County Released Inmates may collect, how that information is used, and when limited sharing may occur. Using the site means accepting these practices.

Information You Submit

Search Terms

A name, place, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the outside provider operating that tool. We do not store or log those terms on our own systems.

Messages

Emails and contact-form messages may be kept to answer and manage a request. They are not shared outside the organization unless the law requires disclosure.


Technical Data Collected

Routine server and analytics records may capture these details when a page loads:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring site, when available
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies

Cookies help measure site use. Browser settings can block or remove them, although some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.


How Information Is Used

Collected information supports ordinary site operations.

  • Maintain site function and speed
  • Route queries to the chosen search partner
  • Measure which pages visitors find useful
  • Find and correct technical problems
  • Display advertising that may match interests

Privacy on Linked Services

Links lead to release resources, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, and outside search tools. The destination's privacy policy applies after a visitor leaves this site.

Some advertising partners may track activity across websites to select ads. That tracking occurs on the partner's systems.


Limited Data Sharing

Personal information is not sold. It may reach only these recipients when needed:

  • Search partners processing queries
  • Analytics services
  • Advertising networks
  • Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order

Reasonable Security Measures

We use standard safeguards appropriate for a public website. No online service is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee that unauthorized access or a breach will never occur.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This resource is for adults and does not knowingly collect 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 person may ask us to:

  • Provide a copy of personal data held
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Erase eligible personal data
  • Stop certain types of processing

Changes to This Notice

This notice may change as practices or legal requirements evolve. Revisions will appear here with a new effective date.