Linn County Privacy Notice

This notice explains what Linn County Released Inmates collects, how data is used, and when it may be shared. It also describes search partners, cookies, security limits, and user choices. By continuing to use the site, a visitor accepts the practices stated here.

Information You Submit

Search entries. A name or location entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.

Messages. An email or contact-form message may be retained long enough to review and answer it. Message content is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Technical Data Collected

Routine technical information may be recorded when a page loads. It can include:

  • the visitor's IP address;
  • browser name and version;
  • device type and operating system;
  • pages opened and time spent on them;
  • the referring website, when available; and
  • date and time information.

Cookie controls. Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. A browser can block or delete cookies, though some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.


Purposes for Data Use

Collected data supports site operation and delivery of requested functions.

  • Maintain site function and performance.
  • Send search requests to the selected partner service.
  • Understand which pages visitors find useful.
  • Detect and correct technical problems.
  • Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.

Outside Websites and Tools

Links lead to sheriff and corrections pages, release-record portals, other government systems, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.

Some advertising partners may measure activity across more than one website to select ads. That tracking takes place through the partner's systems, not this site's own records.


When Data May Be Shared

Personal information is not sold. Limited data may be provided to:

  • search partners that process a submitted query;
  • analytics services that measure site activity;
  • advertising networks; and
  • law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.

Data Security Limits

Reasonable, standard security practices are used to protect data. No internet-connected service is fully secure, so the site cannot promise that a breach or unauthorized access will never occur.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian may use the contact page to request deletion if a minor submitted information.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and the data actually held, a user may:

  • ask for a copy of personal data;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request deletion of eligible data; and
  • object to or opt out of certain processing.

Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised as site practices or legal requirements change. An updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.