Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or other search term into a third-party search box, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate 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 read it, respond, and handle follow-up. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, technical information may be collected when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure site use, remember basic preferences, and support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser, but some features may load or behave differently.
How Data Is Used
The information described above supports basic site operation and measurement.
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Jefferson County inmate and court-record pages are used most often.
- To find broken links, browser issues, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general browsing interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to WVDCR, Eastern Regional Jail materials, Jefferson County offices, West Virginia court portals, VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other website's privacy policy controls its collection and use of data. Public-record requests to West Virginia agencies may also be governed by West Virginia FOIA, including W. Va. Code §29B-1-1 and W. Va. Code §29B-1-3.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show interest-based ads. That tracking happens on their systems, not as an official Jefferson County or WVDCR function.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data as a separate customer list. Limited information may reach these parties when needed.
- Search partners that process a query you submit.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and errors.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof, and no transmission method is fully secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so the issue can be reviewed and the data can be removed when appropriate.
Your Choices
You may contact us about personal information that this site directly controls.
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask that personal data be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives you that right.
Notice 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.