Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
If you enter a name, location, or other search term into a sponsored search tool, that query is handled by the third-party provider that operates the tool. Georgia Inmate Population does not store an official Georgia inmate search database, GDC offender database, county jail roster, VINE record, BOP record, ICE record, or court database.
Messages and Contact Submissions
If you email us or submit a message through a contact channel, we may keep the information needed to read, route, and answer the message. We do not share those messages outside the organization except when required by law or needed to protect the site.
Data We Gather Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when a page loads or a tool is used.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time on each page.
- Referring website, if one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site traffic, measure performance, support advertising, and keep tools working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
What We Do With This Data
- Keep the site available, stable, and fast.
- Route sponsored search requests to the provider that runs the tool.
- Understand which Georgia inmate, jail, facility, and court-record pages are useful to visitors.
- Find broken links, errors, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising or sponsored results that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Links to Other Websites
This site links to county jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, GDC resources, court portals, Georgia VINE, BOP, ICE, county subdomain sites, and third-party search tools. Those sites are separate from Georgia Inmate Population and apply their own privacy policies once you click through.
Advertising partners and search providers may use their own cookies, pixels, or similar tools to measure activity or show targeted ads on their systems.
Who Might See Your Data
We do not sell personal data as an inmate record product. Information may be available to these categories of service providers or authorities when applicable:
- Search partners that handle sponsored queries.
- Analytics services that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
How We Protect Your Data
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed breach-proof, error-free, or continuously secure.
Users 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, contact us so the issue can be reviewed and the information removed where appropriate.
Your Data Rights
- Request a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Request deletion where the law permits it.
- Opt out of certain processing when an applicable law gives you that right.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and will apply after the updated policy appears here.