Information You Choose to Send
Search Terms
A name, location, or other query typed into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. Hitchcock County Inmate Population does not keep a separate site-side log of those individual search terms.
Messages
If you email or send a message about the site, that message and reply information may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Information Collected by Normal Site Use
Like most websites, technical information may be collected when a page loads or a browser interacts with the site.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, measure performance, support advertising, and remember basic preferences. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Operate, maintain, and improve site performance.
- Route search requests to the partner service that provides the search feature.
- Understand which Hitchcock County jail, court, NDCS, NEVCAP, BOP, or ICE reference pages are useful.
- Detect errors, broken links, security problems, and other technical issues.
- Display advertising that may be matched to broad interests or browsing context.
Links Outside This Site
The site links to sheriff and jail resources, Nebraska court portals such as JUSTICE, NDCS pages, NEVCAP, BOP, ICE, Nebraska public-records materials, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy rules of the destination website control its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or identifiers to measure ads or provide targeted advertising across websites. That activity happens under the partner's systems and policies.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. It may be available to limited outside parties when needed for the functions below.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site behavior.
- Advertising networks that display or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect site information, but no internet-connected website, email system, or third-party service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact the site so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed or legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.