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Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice describes the information handled when someone visits Hancock County Released Inmates, uses a partner-powered search box, or sends a message. It explains what is provided directly, what may be gathered automatically, why the data is used, and which service providers or authorities may receive it. It also covers cookies, security limits, children's privacy, individual choices, and policy changes. By continuing to use the site, a visitor accepts the practices stated here.

Information Supplied Directly

Partner Search Terms

When a visitor enters a name, place, or other term into a search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Hancock County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy notice and terms govern its handling of the query and any later interaction.

Messages Sent to Us

An email or contact submission may contain a name, return address, and any details the sender chooses to include. We retain that information as needed to read and answer the message. Message content is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.

Technical Information Collected Automatically

Standard web and service logs may record limited technical and usage details when a page loads. Depending on the browser, device, and services in use, those details can include:

  • The internet protocol address used for the request.
  • The browser name, browser version, and similar software details.
  • The type of device, its operating system, and general display characteristics.
  • The pages viewed and the approximate time spent on them.
  • The referring website or source, when the browser supplies one.
  • The date and time associated with a visit or request.

Cookies and Similar Storage

Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site, remember limited preferences, support advertising, and measure basic performance. A browser can reject or delete cookies through its settings. Blocking them may cause some search, measurement, preference, or advertising features to behave differently.

How Information Supports the Site

Collected information is used only for operating, understanding, and supporting the site and its services. Uses can include:

  • Keeping pages available, responsive, and technically stable.
  • Sending a search request to the partner selected to process it.
  • Measuring which Hancock County release and record pages visitors find useful.
  • Diagnosing errors, abuse, slow performance, or broken features.
  • Displaying advertising that may be based on interests or prior activity.

Privacy Beyond This Site

Hancock County Released Inmates links to sheriff and corrections pages, court and government portals, release-record sources, custody locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows one of those links, the destination's own privacy policy controls. This notice does not govern the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, ODRC, VINE, BOP, ICE, CourtView, or another external service.

Advertising companies may use cookies or comparable technology on their own systems to recognize activity across different websites and select targeted ads. Their collection occurs under their policies and controls, not under this site's direct operation.

Parties That May Receive Data

We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be disclosed or transmitted to the following parties when needed for the stated function:

  • Search partners that receive and process terms entered in their tools.
  • Analytics providers that measure traffic, visits, and site performance.
  • Advertising networks that deliver, measure, or personalize advertisements.
  • Law enforcement agencies or other government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful demand requires disclosure.

Security Has Practical Limits

Reasonable administrative and technical practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, transmission method, connected service, or storage system can be guaranteed secure in every circumstance. We therefore cannot promise that data will never be accessed, lost, intercepted, or disclosed without authorization.

Visitors Under Eighteen

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor submitted personal information, they may use the site's contact route to request review and deletion.

Choices About Personal Data

Subject to applicable law and the ability to verify a request, a person may ask about personal information held directly by this site. Available choices may include:

  • Requesting a copy of personal information maintained about the requester.
  • Asking that inaccurate personal information be corrected.
  • Requesting deletion of personal information that is eligible for erasure.
  • Objecting to or opting out of certain processing when that right applies.

These requests do not control records maintained by the Hancock County Sheriff, a court, ODRC, or another linked government custodian. Questions about an official record must go to the office that created or maintains it.

Changes to This Notice

This Privacy Notice may be revised when site practices, service providers, or legal requirements change. A revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. The current notice is effective July 31, 2026.