Information Visitors Provide
Search Queries
When a visitor types a name, place, or similar lookup term into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. Chatham County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor emails or sends a contact message, the message content and reply details may be kept long enough to respond and manage the inquiry. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps with performance, security, analytics, and troubleshooting.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on page.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and improve page performance. A visitor can block cookies through browser settings, although some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the relevant third-party provider.
- Understand which Chatham County jail, court, GDC, federal, ICE, or VINELink topics readers use most.
- Detect broken links, errors, or technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing signals.
External Websites
This site links to sheriff booking feeds, Chatham Courts, re:SearchGA, Georgia Department of Corrections, federal BOP, ICE ODLS, VINELink, government pages, and third-party search providers. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy and data handling rules of the outside site apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or deliver targeted ads across websites. That tracking is controlled by those partners, not by Chatham County Inmate Population.
When Data May Be Shared
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be available to limited parties that help operate, measure, monetize, or lawfully protect the site.
- Search partners that process lookup queries.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal obligation requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this private website, but no internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details that are not needed for the inquiry.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Data Rights
Georgia open-records law, including O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq., governs access to public records held by government agencies. This private site's data practices are separate from government record access. For data held by this site, a visitor may request the following where applicable:
- A copy of personal data retained by the site.
- Correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Deletion of data that does not need to be retained.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out is available.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be changed as site features, partner tools, legal requirements, or analytics practices change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text.