Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or similar search term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the site operator unless sharing is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical information may be collected when pages load or when visitors move through the site.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. A browser can usually block or delete cookies, although some site functions or advertising features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To pass search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Philadelphia County inmate and facility pages are useful.
- To identify errors, broken links, misuse, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may reflect general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to City of Philadelphia pages, the Philadelphia Incarcerated Person Locator, Pennsylvania court and corrections portals, federal locator tools, VINE, ICE, and third-party search services. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking occurs on the partner's platform, not as a government records process.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be available to the following parties when needed for ordinary operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, email system, analytics service, or internet-connected tool can be guaranteed to be fully secure or breach-proof.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact the site operator so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site operator.
- Ask that incorrect personal information be corrected.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Changes are posted on this page and take effect when the updated notice is published.