Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you enter a name, location, or other search term into a partner search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages and Corrections
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to answer, investigate a correction, or maintain a record of the communication. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Winston County jail, court, ADOC, BOP, or ICE resource pages are most useful.
- To find broken links, errors, and technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites and Official Portals
This site links to resources such as the Winston County Sheriff's Office at winstonal.gov, the sheriff contact table at winstonal.gov, the Winston County Circuit Clerk at winston.alacourt.gov, ADOC, Alacourt, BOP, ICE, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice of the destination site controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or targeted advertising. That tracking occurs through their services, not through an official Winston County record system.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be handled by the following parties when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted lookup terms.
- Analytics services used to measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected website can be promised to be breach-proof. Users should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless the communication is necessary.
Visitors 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 the site so deletion can be requested.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information in site communications.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site practices, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective language.