Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, county, or other search detail is entered into a third-party search box, that query is sent to the provider that powers the tool. Columbia County Inmate Population does not keep its own copy of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical data when a page loads or when a browser requests a file.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, measure traffic, support ads, and keep pages working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and fast.
- To pass search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which pages are useful to visitors.
- To detect errors, abuse, or technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to users.
Other Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail information pages, New York court resources, state and federal locators, public-record forms, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination website's own privacy policy and terms apply.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies on their own systems to understand activity across websites and serve interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be processed or disclosed to the limited parties below.
- Search partners that handle queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics services that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that support ad delivery and measurement.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal demand.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected website, server, email account, or partner tool can be promised as fully secure or breach-proof.
Visitors 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 for review.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Ask that inaccurate personal data be corrected.
- Ask for deletion of personal data when applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing when an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates are posted on this page and become effective when they appear here.