Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other detail is entered into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Otsego County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected During Visits
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information 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 one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support site features. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some functions may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep the website available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the proper partner service.
- Understand which Otsego County jail, court, MDOC, BOP, ICE, or VINELink pages visitors use most.
- Diagnose errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
This site links to resources such as the Otsego County inmate roster, Sheriff's Office pages, court case lookup, MDOC OTIS, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking occurs through their platforms, not through official Otsego County records systems.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable security measures are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be promised to be fully secure or breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact the site so deletion can be reviewed.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing when an opt-out right applies.
Policy Changes
This policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date when applicable.