Information Visitors Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or other message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical details when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may not behave the same way if cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Anne Arundel County inmate, court, and facility pages are useful to visitors.
- To identify errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to official jail, court, sheriff, detention, Maryland DPSCS, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and public-record portals, along with third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination website's privacy policy controls its collection and use of information.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process visitor queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected service can be promised to be fully secure or breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a request may be made to delete it.
Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing when applicable.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date when appropriate.