Information You Submit
Search entries
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. Holmes County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider’s policy and terms apply to its handling of the query.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we retain the information needed to read and answer it. A message is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Information
Routine technical details may be recorded when a page loads. These logs help the site function, identify errors, and measure use.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring page or site
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies help show how visitors use the site and may support advertising functions. Most browsers allow cookies to be limited or blocked. Some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
Collected data supports ordinary operation and maintenance.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Learn which sections visitors use
- Detect and repair technical faults
- Display advertising that may reflect user interests
Links and Outside Services
Links may lead to Holmes County offices, MDOC, courts, federal locators, official release resources, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination’s privacy notice controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and select ads. Holmes County Released Inmates does not operate those outside tracking systems.
When Data May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold. It may, however, be handled by providers that perform a defined function or disclosed when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard safeguards are used to reduce unauthorized access or loss. No internet service, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed breach-proof. Users should avoid sending sensitive information that is not needed for a request.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted data may use the Contacts page to request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the data actually held, a user may make the following requests.
- Ask for a copy of personal data held
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt out of certain processing where available
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as site practices or legal duties change. A revised version takes effect when it is posted with its new effective date.