Information You Provide
Search-tool entries
A name, place, or similar term entered into a search tool is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. This site does not retain or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or other contact message, we keep the information needed to respond. We do not share that message outside our organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
When a page loads, our systems and service providers may receive routine technical information, including:
- Your internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when one is available
- Visit dates and times
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. You may block or limit cookies through browser settings, though some functions may work differently as a result.
How We Use Information
- Operate, secure, and improve the site’s performance
- Send a search request to the appropriate partner service
- Understand which guides visitors find useful
- Diagnose and correct technical problems
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests
Outside Websites and Services
This site links to jail and booking resources, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, and third-party search tools. Once you follow an outside link, that organization’s privacy policy controls its handling of information. Government requests are also governed by the applicable public-record law, including Michigan FOIA procedures under MCL 15.235.
Some advertising partners may track activity across websites to deliver interest-based ads through their own systems.
Limited Sharing
We do not sell personal information. Information may be disclosed to the following recipients when needed for the stated purpose:
- Search partners that process a query
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law-enforcement or government authorities responding to a valid legal order
Security Practices
We use reasonable, standard measures intended to protect information, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed completely secure. We cannot promise that a system will never experience unauthorized access or a breach.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices About Personal Information
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Ask us to delete personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt out of certain forms of processing where available
To make a request about data held by this site, use the Contact Us page. Requests about a government record must go to the government custodian.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice from time to time. Any new version will be posted here with an updated effective date.