Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar term into a third-party search tool on this site, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. Fayette County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or message connected to this site, we may keep the information needed to read it, respond, and manage the request. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data can include:
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is passed to us.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, remember basic preferences, support analytics, and help advertising systems work. You can block cookies through your browser settings, although some features or measurements may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Fayette County custody and records pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose broken pages, errors, security issues, and performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites and Public Portals
This site links to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the Fayette County Clerk of Court, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa DOC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and other public or third-party resources. Iowa public-record access is governed in part by Iowa Code Chapter 22, including Iowa Code section 22.2, but once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of that other website control your visit.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure views, clicks, or activity across websites for interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by limited outside parties when needed to operate this site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure site usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public informational website. No internet-connected system can be promised breach-proof, so we cannot guarantee that information will always remain secure against every unauthorized event.
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 personal information, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Data Rights
- You may ask for a copy of personal information this site maintains about you.
- You may ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of information, subject to lawful retention needs.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Any revised version will be posted on this page with the updated text taking effect when published.