Information You Submit
Search Entries
When a name, location, or other term is entered into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Erie County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message, we use the information in that message to review and answer it. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Technical Data Collected
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when a page loads. Those details help with security, performance, and site maintenance.
- IP address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website, when available
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support ordinary site functions. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Erie County record pages visitors use.
- To identify errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may reflect general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail, court, sheriff, corrections, state, federal, and third-party search resources. Once you click an outside link, that website's privacy policy and terms control what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. That tracking occurs through their services, not through records hosted by this site.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited data may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operations, search functions, advertising, analytics, or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security Practices
We use ordinary safeguards intended to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected service can be promised to be fully secure, so we cannot guarantee that unauthorized access, outages, or other security events will never occur.
Users Under 18
This site is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law allows.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date or revised text.