Information You Provide
Search Queries
Names, counties, or other terms entered into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. Butte County Inmate Population does not keep its own log 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 read it, respond, and handle any follow-up. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Site Data
Basic technical data may be collected when a page loads. This helps keep the site stable, measure use, and diagnose errors.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support advertising or analytics functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may behave differently when cookies are turned off.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which pages visitors use most.
- To find broken links, errors, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
The site links to sheriff pages, jail booking logs, court portals, CDCR, BOP, ICE, VINE, GovQA, vendor services, and third-party search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy rules of the destination website control the information submitted there.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites or show targeted ads. Those actions occur through the partner's tools and policies.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a contact list. It may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies under a valid legal order.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics tool, or advertising system can be promised as breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor has submitted information.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion when legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised policy is posted on this page with the updated text.