Information You Provide
Search Queries
When you enter a name, location, or other detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Franklin County Released Inmates does not store those search terms in its own local records.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we use the information in that message to respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical information when pages load or when a browser interacts with site features.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Franklin County release-record pages are useful to visitors.
- To detect and fix technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, detention center, court, ADOC, ABPP, federal, immigration, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the outside website control how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. Those activities occur on the partner's systems, not as official Franklin County Released Inmates records.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal contact messages. Information may still be processed by the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be promised breach-proof. You should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are necessary for your message.
Users 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 it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask that information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as the site, advertising tools, or partner services change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the current effective version.