Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Mercer County Inmate Population does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to review the request, reply, and maintain basic business records. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical details when a page loads.
- IP address used for the visit.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Mercer County pages are being used.
- To diagnose errors, abuse, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Links
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, court portals, Kentucky correctional resources, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the outside website apply.
Advertising partners may use their own technologies to measure activity across websites or personalize ads. That tracking occurs on their systems and under their policies.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by the parties below when needed for site operation, legal compliance, or search-tool delivery.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
We use reasonable, standard practices to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, and we cannot promise that any transmission or storage method is completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Ask that inaccurate information you provided be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed or legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives you that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.