Information You Choose to Provide
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Douglas County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message connected to this site, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and handle the issue raised. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Information Collected During Visits
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details automatically when a page loads. Those details help maintain pages about Douglas County custody records, Missouri open-records routes, and locator links.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support basic site functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or ads may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service that handles them.
- To understand which Douglas County jail, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose broken links, page errors, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Links and Public Records Sources
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, corrections, federal, and third-party resources. Missouri Sunshine Law materials, including public-records provisions such as RSMo 610.011 and 610.023, belong to official government sources, and those sites apply their own privacy practices after you leave this site.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity or deliver interest-based ads across websites. Their tracking and privacy choices are controlled by those partners, not by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be available to limited parties when needed for site operation, partner tools, compliance, or lawful process.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance and use.
- Advertising networks involved in showing ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics tool, or search partner can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information through a message or other contact, request deletion through the contact page.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of information that is wrong.
- Ask for deletion of information when legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.