Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other lookup detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to review and reply. We do not share those messages outside the organization except when a valid legal requirement requires disclosure.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical details when a page loads or when a visitor moves through the site.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on each page.
- Referring website, if the browser provides one.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support basic site functions. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some features or measurements may behave differently after you do.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, responsive, and useful for McDonald County record lookups.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service when a third-party tool is used.
- To understand which inmate, court, and facility pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Public Portals
Pages may link to the McDonald County Sheriff's Office, the McDonald County Detention Center roster, Missouri courts, MODOC, Sunshine Law resources such as RSMo 610.023, federal locators, and third-party search providers. Once you leave this site, the other website's privacy notice and terms control what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize visits across different websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking happens under those partners' policies, not this notice alone.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data as a standalone product. Information may still be received or processed by these categories of parties.
- Search partners that handle lookup queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers used to measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government agencies when required by a valid subpoena, warrant, court order, or similar legal process.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public information site, but no internet-connected service can be made completely secure. We cannot guarantee that data transmission or storage will always be free from unauthorized access.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal data, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion of information when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised as site features, vendors, or legal requirements change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective version when changes are made.