Information You Choose to Provide
Search Entries
When a name, county, or other search detail is typed into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Franklin County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own site database.
Messages and Emails
If you send a message about a Franklin County page, correction, or broken link, the details you provide are used to review and answer that message. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site and its service providers may receive technical data when a page loads. That data can include:
- The internet protocol address used for the visit.
- Browser name, version, and related settings.
- Device type, screen information, and operating system.
- Pages opened and approximate time spent on each page.
- The referring website, if a browser sends one.
- Date and time stamps connected with visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site, support analytics, and help ads or partner tools function. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may work differently after cookies are blocked.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the Franklin County pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To pass search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which jail, court, roster, or locator pages are useful.
- To identify broken links, errors, abuse, or technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Outside Links and Public Agencies
This site links to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office roster and release list, ADOC, VINELink Alabama, the BOP locator, ICE ODLS, court resources, and other third-party tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of that destination controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or deliver interest-based ads across different websites. Those activities are controlled by the ad partner, not by Franklin County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. It may be received by limited categories of recipients that help operate the site or respond to legal obligations.
- Search partners that process a search query submitted through their tool.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that support ads shown on the site.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal demand requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, email system, advertising platform, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure or free from unauthorized access.
Users 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, use the Contacts page to request review and deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site may hold about you.
- Ask that incorrect contact information be corrected.
- Request deletion of information that is no longer needed, subject to legal and operational limits.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable by law or by browser and advertising settings.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site features, search partners, advertising providers, or legal requirements change. Updates are posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.