Information Visitors Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other lookup detail into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Midland County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or other direct message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when pages load. That data helps operate, secure, and measure the site.
- The visitor's IP address.
- Browser name, version, and settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, if the browser provides one.
- Date and time stamps tied to page activity.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site usage and support advertising or analytics. Visitors can block cookies in browser settings, but some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and responsive.
- To send sponsored search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which Midland County jail, court, FOIA, MDOC, or federal locator pages are useful.
- To detect broken pages, abuse, errors, or other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitors.
Links Outside This Site
This site links to resources such as Midland County jail and sheriff pages, the county NextRequest FOIA portal, Michigan FOIA resources under MCL 15.231, MiCOURT, MDOC OTIS, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search services. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across different websites or serve interest-based ads. That activity is handled on the partner's platform, not through county or Michigan FOIA systems.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be available to the following parties when needed for operation, compliance, or legal process.
- Search partners that process sponsored lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies if a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure or free from unauthorized access.
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 parent or guardian may request deletion.
Privacy Choices
- Request a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Ask to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as the site, advertising tools, analytics tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective terms reflected in the page content.