Information You Provide
Search Queries
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other term into a third-party search box, that query is sent to the outside provider that powers the tool. Hancock County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages and Requests
If a visitor emails us or sends a contact message, we may keep the sender's name, email address, message text, and any related reply history so we can respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical data when pages load. That data helps maintain security, measure usage, and diagnose errors.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand traffic patterns, support ads, and keep the site working. Visitors can block cookies in browser settings, although some features may load or behave differently after cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, secure, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the correct third-party provider.
- To understand which pages help readers find Hancock County, Kentucky custody and records resources.
- To detect technical problems, misuse, and broken links.
- To show advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, court portals, Kentucky corrections resources, federal locators, immigration locators, and third-party search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the outside site's privacy notice and terms control that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or identifiers to measure ad performance or serve interest-based ads across websites. Those systems are operated by the partner, not by Hancock County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be handled by the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted search terms.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful demand applies.
Security Practices
We use reasonable safeguards for the type of information handled by this site. No website, server, email account, or internet-connected service can be promised to be fully secure, so we cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed without permission.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may contact us to request deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Ask us to delete information when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing when applicable law provides that choice.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site after an update means the revised notice applies.