Information You Send
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a contact message, we use the details in that message to respond. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal duty requires it.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, though some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Cowlitz County pages are useful to visitors.
- To find and repair technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, Washington court portals, WA DOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search tools. After you click an outside link, that other site's privacy policy and data practices control what happens there.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve targeted ads. Those systems are not controlled by Cowlitz County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Data may be handled by limited outside parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that support ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed against every risk. We cannot promise that any system is breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted personal data, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete eligible data.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where the law allows.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates take effect when they are posted on this page with a new effective date or revised text.