Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or similar search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we keep the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical information when pages load.
- IP address used for the visit.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring site or link, when available.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and whether pages are working as expected. You can block cookies through your browser settings, but some features or measurements may not work the same way.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which St. Clair County jail, court, ADOC, federal, or ICE pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose broken links, errors, and security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Links
This site links to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, the inmate roster, sheriff public-records pages, Alabama court portals, ADOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and provide targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by a St. Clair County government office.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal contact messages. Information may be received by these categories of service providers or authorities:
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be promised breach-proof. Do not send sensitive legal, medical, financial, or confidential case material through this site.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor sent personal information, contact us so the submission can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask for deletion of information when applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing where available by law or browser setting.
Policy Updates
This notice may change as site features, partners, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version. Alabama public-record access rules, including Alabama Code Sections 36-12-40 and 36-12-43, govern official records held by Alabama public offices, not data collected by this private site.