Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Hamilton County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, though some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Hamilton County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose and repair technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Links Away From This Site
This site links to sheriff pages, jail resources, Texas court and clerk resources, TDCJ, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and outside search providers. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the other website controls its collection and use of information.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for targeted advertising. Their tracking and opt-out tools are controlled by those partners, not by Hamilton County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be received by:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we may hold.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with the revised text.