Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other query is entered into a search tool on this site, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Charlevoix County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or message connected to this site, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical data may be collected when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, remember basic preferences, support advertising, and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may not behave the same way after cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and fast.
- To send search requests to the correct outside provider.
- To understand which Charlevoix County jail, court, FOIA, and locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose broken links, display problems, and other technical issues.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Outside Websites
The site links to sheriff, jail, court, MDOC, Michigan VINE, federal locator, ICE, and third-party search resources. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or tracking tools to measure ads or show interest-based advertising across websites. Those systems are controlled by the advertising partner, not by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a mailing list or standalone data product. It may be available to these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure site usage.
- Advertising networks that support site operations.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or similar legal process requires it.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for site operation, but no internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure. This site does not guarantee that unauthorized access, errors, outages, or data loss can never occur.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted personal information, a deletion request can be made through the contact path.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Ask that incorrect information be corrected.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain uses where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site features, vendors, laws, or data practices change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text.