Information Visitors Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Frederick County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own servers.
Messages
If someone sends an email or contact message, the submitted information is kept as needed to read and answer the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical data when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages opened and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when a browser sends one.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support ordinary website functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, responsive, and readable.
- To send search requests to the correct outside search provider.
- To understand which Frederick County jail, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To find errors, broken pages, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, court pages, Maryland DPSCS, Maryland VINE, BOP, ICE, records portals, and outside search services. After a visitor follows an external link, that website's own privacy policy controls its data practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for targeted advertising. Those practices occur on partner platforms, not inside official Frederick County or Maryland government systems.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a mailing list or contact list. It may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect data handled through this site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics tool, or advertising platform can be guaranteed completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a request may be made to remove it.
Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Ask to correct inaccurate personal data.
- Ask for deletion of personal data where deletion is available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Changes
This privacy policy may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date or visible revision date.