Information You Submit
Search Queries
When a name, location, or other term is entered into a sponsored search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that runs the tool. Mower County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own official-record database, and it does not operate a government jail roster.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain basic business records. It is not shared outside the organization except when needed to operate the site, respond to the message, protect rights, or comply with a valid legal order.
Technical Data Collected
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website or search page, if available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, measure traffic, support advertising, and keep features working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some site functions may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Keep the site available, stable, and readable.
- Route sponsored search requests to the proper partner service.
- Understand which Mower County custody-record pages are useful.
- Find errors, security issues, or slow pages.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Other Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, court portals, Minnesota corrections resources, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other website's privacy policy controls the information you provide there. Minnesota public-record portals may also apply their own terms under public access laws and court rules.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technology on their own systems to measure ads, prevent fraud, or show interest-based advertising across websites. Their collection and opt-out tools are controlled by those partners.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be shared with limited parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process sponsored search queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by valid legal process.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical steps are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, and no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Users 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, a deletion request may be sent through the contacts page.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of some processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. A revised notice takes effect when posted on this page with its updated wording.