Information You Provide
Search Entries
When a visitor enters a name, location or other term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Scott County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages Sent to Us
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply address may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law, court order or another valid legal process.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site receives basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps identify errors, improve page speed and understand how visitors use Scott County inmate record pages.
- IP address used to reach the site.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time stamps tied to visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure visits, remember technical choices and support advertising or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently after cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
The data described above is used for ordinary site operation, search routing, quality control and advertising support.
- To keep pages available, readable and fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To learn which jail roster, court record and locator pages are useful.
- To find technical problems and reduce spam or misuse.
- To support ads that may be based on general browsing interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to Scott County Sheriff's Office pages, JailTracker, Missouri Case.net, MOVANS, Missouri Department of Corrections, federal locators and other outside resources. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize browsers across websites and show interest-based ads. That tracking occurs on partner systems, not as an official Scott County or Missouri government service.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a stand-alone list. It may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and technical performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach proof, so visitors should avoid sending sensitive custody, financial or legal details unless a specific official office requires them.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Visitors may contact the site about personal information handled directly by this site, subject to legal and operational limits.
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Request correction of information that is wrong.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain uses where the law allows.
Requests about official jail, court or corrections records must go to the agency that maintains the record. Missouri public-record access is governed in part by the Missouri Sunshine Law, but this site does not control government files.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Changes take effect when the updated notice is posted on this page with the current wording.