Information You Submit
Search Queries
When a name, location, or other search term is entered into a partner 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 you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site traffic and improve basic functionality. You can block or delete cookies through browser settings, but some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the correct partner provider.
- Understand which Hennepin County jail, ACF, MCRO, MNDOC, BOP, and ICE reference pages are useful.
- Detect and fix technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites and Public Agencies
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, Hennepin County pages, Minnesota court resources, MNDOC, BOP, ICE, legal references, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and terms control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ads or personalize ads across different websites. That tracking is handled by the partner, not by a Hennepin County government office.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be available to limited service providers or authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers used to measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, or another valid legal process.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected website, email system, search partner, or advertising platform can be promised as breach-proof. Security is handled on a best-effort basis.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact can be made to request deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where legally and technically possible.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated wording will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.