Data You Provide
Search Queries
Names, locations, or other terms entered into a search tool may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that tool. Wayne County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own inmate-record database.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the message and return address may be kept long enough to read, route, and answer it. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Data
Basic technical data may be collected when a page loads so the site can operate, measure usage, and diagnose problems.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand page use, support advertising, and keep site functions working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Keep pages available, fast, and readable.
- Route search requests to the correct partner service.
- Learn which Wayne County inmate and jail pages are useful.
- Find broken links, errors, and technical issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, New York court resources, state and federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how that site handles data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking is controlled by those partners, not by Wayne County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be processed or disclosed through these limited paths.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect the information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact the site so deletion can be requested.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where required by law.
- Opt out of certain processing when applicable.
Policy Changes
This notice may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective version.