Information You Send
Search Terms
When you enter a name, location, or similar term into a search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the search tool. Lake County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own server logs as a separate site record.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we keep the information needed to read, route, and answer that message. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical details when a page loads. Those details help measure performance and diagnose problems.
- IP address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site usage, remember basic settings, support analytics, and help advertising systems function. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some site features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- Keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the partner service that powers a search box.
- Understand which Lake County jail, court, and facility pages visitors use most.
- Find broken pages, browser issues, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing signals.
Outside Websites
This site links to Lake County jail pages, Citizen RIMS, sheriff and court resources, CDCR, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or interest-based advertising. That tracking occurs through the partner's technology, not through a Lake County government system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal contact information. Limited information may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process queries entered into partner search tools.
- Analytics providers that report traffic and technical performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use ordinary security practices intended to protect site systems and communications. No internet-connected website can be guaranteed breach-proof, so we cannot promise absolute security for information submitted or transmitted online.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us through the Contacts page so the request can be reviewed.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information you believe is wrong.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that choice.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be revised as the site, partner tools, advertising systems, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.