Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a partner search box, that information 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 use the information in that message to read and respond to it. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal obligation requires disclosure.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical information when a page loads.
- Your IP address.
- Your browser type and version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate 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 help us understand site use and keep features working. You can block cookies through your browser settings, though some functions or partner services may behave differently.
How the Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct third-party provider.
- To understand which Jones County record pages visitors use most.
- To locate errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
External Links and Portals
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, Iowa DOC, Iowa Courts Online, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or targeted advertising. Those processes run under the partner's policies, not this notice.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be handled by the categories below when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that display or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
We use standard security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free. Do not treat this site as a secure channel for confidential legal, financial, medical, or law-enforcement communications.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Requests
- You may ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- You may request correction of information you believe is wrong.
- You may ask that personal data be deleted where deletion is legally and technically available.
- You may opt out of certain processing or advertising choices through available browser and partner controls.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as the site, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the current version replacing the prior one.