Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or similar term into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the 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 may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization except when required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical information may be recorded when pages load or when site features are used.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To pass search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Jim Hogg County pages are useful to visitors.
- To identify and fix technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites and Tools
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, TDCJ, VINELink, BOP, ICE, government-record, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the outside website control your use of that service.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and provide interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be handled by these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed to be completely secure or free from unauthorized access.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact the site so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of information you believe is wrong.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be updated. When it changes, the revised version will be posted on this page with the new effective date or updated text.