Information You Submit
Search Terms
Names, locations, or other search details typed into a search box are sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. Shelby County Inmate Population does not keep those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Basic technical data may be collected when pages load so the site can function, measure use, and diagnose errors.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time of the request.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and support advertising or analytics. Browser settings can block cookies, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Keep pages available and loading properly.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Shelby County record pages visitors use.
- Find broken links, errors, or performance issues.
- Show advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links
The site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, Indiana court resources, state correction pages, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the other website's privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or targeted advertising. Those practices happen on partner systems, not through a Shelby County government office.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a stand-alone list. It may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests.
- Analytics services used to measure traffic and performance.
- 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 as breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal facts that are not needed for a basic inquiry.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request can be sent through the contact route.
Your Choices
- Ask what personal data is held, if any.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Any change will be posted on this page with the revised text.