Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other search detail is entered into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Chesterfield County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms on this site.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, route it, and respond. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law or a valid legal process.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a browser loads a page. That information helps with security, performance, analytics, and troubleshooting.
- IP address and approximate network location.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, screen size, and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how people use the site, keep features working, measure traffic, and support advertising. A browser can block or delete cookies, but some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- Keep the site available, stable, and fast.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Chesterfield County inmate and record pages are useful.
- Find broken links, security issues, errors, and performance problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to local resources such as the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, Citizen Connect agency page, and Chesterfield County Public Index. It also links to SCDC, VINELink, the BOP inmate locator, ICE ODLS, South Carolina FOIA resources, and private search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls that visit.
Advertising partners may also use cookies or similar technology on their own systems to measure ads or show interest-based advertising across websites.
Who May Receive Data
Chesterfield County Inmate Population does not sell personal contact messages. Information may still be processed or disclosed to the parties below when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that handle a query submitted through a partner-powered tool.
- Analytics providers that measure site use and technical performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a subpoena, court order, warrant, or other valid legal demand requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be error-free, attack-proof, or completely secure, so visitors should avoid sending sensitive custody, financial, medical, or legal details through informal messages.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent personal information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask what personal information, if any, is held from a direct contact message.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion of contact-message data when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be changed from time to time. Updates take effect when posted on this page with revised wording or a new effective date.