Information You Send
Search Queries
When a name, location, or other lookup detail is entered into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Mendocino County Released Inmates does not keep its own permanent log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we may keep the name, email address, message text, and any details you include so we can respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical data when a page loads. That data helps measure traffic, diagnose problems, and keep the site usable.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring website, when available
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used for analytics, site performance, and advertising measurement. Browser settings usually allow cookies to be blocked or deleted, although some site features or partner tools may work differently after that change.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages loading and functioning correctly
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service
- To understand which Mendocino County release-record pages visitors use most
- To find broken links, errors, and technical issues
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to visitors
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, CDCR, VINE, BOP, ICE, public-records, legal information, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the outside website control how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or tracking systems to measure ad activity across websites. Those systems are operated by the partner, not by Mendocino County Released Inmates.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal contact messages. Information may be processed or disclosed to the limited categories below.
- Search partners that handle lookup queries
- Analytics vendors that measure site use
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order
Security Limits
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, email system, analytics platform, or partner tool can be promised to be fully secure, so this notice does not make a breach-proof guarantee.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent personal information, contact us through the Contacts page so the request can be reviewed.
Your Data Rights
California residents may have privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including rights tied to access, deletion, correction, and opt-out choices for certain data practices. The official California Attorney General CCPA page describes those rights in more detail.
- Ask what personal data is held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where the law allows it
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be changed as site features, search partners, advertising tools, or legal requirements change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the revised wording taking effect when published.