Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information may be collected when you use Shelby County Released Inmates, how that information may be used, and when outside providers may receive it. By using the site, you accept these practices.

Information You Provide

Search Terms

Names, locations, or other details entered into a search box are handled by the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own release-record database.

Messages

If you send an email or contact message, the message and contact details are used to respond. They are not shared outside the organization except when required by law.


Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site may collect technical details from each visit.

  • IP address
  • Browser and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time on page
  • Referring site, when available
  • Date and time of the visit

Cookies

Cookies may be used to understand site usage and keep features working. Your browser can block cookies, although some tools or ads may behave differently when cookies are disabled.


How Information Is Used

  • Operate and improve the site.
  • Route search requests to the correct partner service.
  • Measure which pages are useful.
  • Find technical problems and security issues.
  • Show advertising that may be relevant to visitors.

Outside Websites and Ads

This site links to sheriff, corrections, court, release-record, federal locator, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the outside site's privacy policy controls its collection and use of information.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or display interest-based ads. Those systems are not controlled by this site.


Who May Receive Information

Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be shared with limited parties when needed.

  • Search partners that process submitted queries.
  • Analytics providers.
  • Advertising networks.
  • Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.

Security

Reasonable security practices are used, but no website or internet-connected system can be guaranteed breach-proof.


Users Under 18

This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact us if a minor submitted information that should be removed.


Your Choices

  • Request a copy of personal information held by the site.
  • Ask to correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion when legally available.
  • Opt out of certain processing where applicable.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.