Information Visitors Provide
Search Entries
When a name, location, or other search term is entered into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own database.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or message, the submitted contact details and message content may be kept long enough to answer. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Information Collected
Basic usage and device information may be collected automatically when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on 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 how pages perform. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, responsive, and secure.
- To pass search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Clark County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To identify errors, broken pages, and technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Links Beyond This Site
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, Ohio court and corrections portals, federal locators, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows a link to another website, that website's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking happens through the partner's tools, not through a local Clark County government system.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be handled by limited outside parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure page performance and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal requirement applies.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical practices are used to protect information. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics tool, or search partner can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a deletion request may be sent so the issue can be reviewed.
Visitor Data Rights
- Request a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date or revised page content.