Information You Submit
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or other search term into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Eddy County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own server.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information you provide to read and answer that message. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads.
- Your IP address.
- Your browser name and version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- The pages you view and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, if one sent you here.
- Date and time stamps tied to visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some pages, ads, analytics features, or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Eddy County pages visitors use most.
- To detect errors, broken links, abuse, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, government request systems, VINELink, and third-party search tools. After you click away from this site, the destination site's own privacy policy controls its collection and use of information.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure visits or show interest-based ads across different websites.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be made available to limited service providers or authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that help measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every unauthorized access, outage, or data incident.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted information to us, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is wrong.
- Ask us to delete information when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives you that right.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may change. When it does, the revised version will be posted on this page with the updated terms taking effect when posted.