Privacy Notice

This notice describes what Preston County Inmate Population collects, how that information is used, and when it may be shared. Using the site means accepting these privacy practices.

Information You Send

Search Queries

When a name, location, or other detail is entered into a search tool, that query goes to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.

Messages

If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message is kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal duty requires it.


Automatic Site Data

Basic technical data may be collected when pages load so the site can operate and improve.

  • IP address.
  • Browser name and version.
  • Device type and operating system.
  • Pages viewed and time spent on them.
  • Referring website, if one was used.
  • Date and time stamps.

Cookies

Cookies may be used to understand traffic patterns, support analytics, and help advertising systems work. Browser settings can block cookies, though some features may behave differently when they are blocked.


How Information Is Used

  • Keep the site available and loading properly.
  • Route search requests to the correct partner service.
  • Understand which inmate-record pages are useful.
  • Find errors, broken pages, or performance issues.
  • Show advertising that may fit visitor interests.

Outside Websites

Links may lead to sheriff pages, WVDCR locators, BOP resources, court portals, ICE tools, VINE, or private search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the other site's privacy policy controls.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based ads.


Who May Receive Data

Personal data is not sold. It may be shared in limited ways needed to run the site or comply with law.

  • Search partners that process submitted queries.
  • Analytics providers that measure site use.
  • Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
  • Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.

Security Practices

Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected system can be promised breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive case facts that are not needed for a basic contact request.


Users Under 18

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A request to delete information submitted by a minor can be sent through the contacts page.


Your Data Rights

  • Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
  • Ask to correct inaccurate data.
  • Ask for deletion where available.
  • Opt out of certain processing when the law provides that right.

Notice Updates

This notice may be revised as the site, partners, or laws change. Updates appear on this page with the new effective version.