Information Visitors Provide
Search Terms
When a name, location, or similar query is entered into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply information may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Routine technical information may be collected when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, if one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and keep basic features working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search activity to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Winnebago County jail, court, DOC, VINE, BOP, or ICE lookup pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Links Leaving This Site
The site links to sheriff pages, jail roster PDFs, Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, the Sheriff's NextRequest portal, Wisconsin DOC, Wisconsin VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy controls its collection and use of information.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites for interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be available to limited parties as needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
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 personal data, a deletion request may be sent through the contact route.
Data Rights
- Request a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Ask for incorrect information to be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed or required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law allows.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised. Changes take effect when the updated version is posted with a new effective date.