Information You Send Intentionally
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool, that request may be sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own permanent log of those search terms. The provider's own privacy terms control how it receives and processes the request.
Messages and Contact Requests
If you email us or submit a contact message, the information in that message is used to review and answer it. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law, legal process, or a valid government demand.
Technical Information Collected During Visits
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical details when pages load. Those details help measure use, diagnose site problems, and keep the pages available.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type, browser version, and language settings
- Device category and operating system
- Pages opened and approximate time spent on them
- Referring page or website, when one is available
- Date and time of the request
Cookies
Cookies and similar browser storage may be used to understand traffic patterns, improve page performance, and support advertising or analytics services. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some site features or partner tools may behave differently if cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep the site available, readable, and responsive
- Send search requests to the correct outside search provider
- Understand which Dickinson County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to visitors
- Detect broken links, errors, abuse, or security issues
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity
Links Beyond This Site
This site links to resources such as the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, the Dickinson County Correctional Center, Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS, Michigan court resources, federal locator tools, ICE systems, VINE, and third-party search providers. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls.
Advertising partners and search providers may use their own cookies or tracking technologies across websites. That tracking occurs on their systems, not as a record hosted by this site.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with legal duties.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests
- Analytics vendors that measure page use and technical performance
- Advertising networks that help fund the site
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, statute, or other legal requirement applies
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected service can be promised as completely secure, so this notice does not guarantee that any transmission, storage system, or partner service is breach-proof.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may contact us to request deletion.
Privacy Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information
- Ask that information you submitted be deleted where deletion is legally and technically available
- Opt out of certain uses, including some cookie-based analytics or advertising, through browser or platform settings
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised as the site, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Updated notice language will be posted on this page with a new effective date or revised page text.