Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search box, that query is sent to the outside provider that operates the tool. Shelby County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact form, we use the information in that message to respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data during a visit, including:
- Your IP address.
- Your browser type and version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- The pages you viewed and the time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and how pages perform. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some site features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the Shelby County pages available and responsive.
- To send search requests to the provider that powers a search tool.
- To understand which jail roster, TDCJ, court-record, or facility pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may reflect general visitor interests.
External Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, the Shelby County Jail roster, TDCJ resources, court and clerk portals, federal and immigration locators, and third-party search services. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by Shelby County Inmate Population.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal data. Information may be available to the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law:
- Search partners that process queries entered into their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information connected with this site. No internet-connected service can be promised as completely secure, so we cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed without authorization.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Ask that personal information be deleted where deletion is legally and technically possible.
- Opt out of certain processing, including some cookie-based advertising activity.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated as site features, partners, or legal requirements change. Any revised notice will be posted on this page with the updated terms taking effect when posted.