Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you enter a name, county, state, or similar detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Montgomery County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own local records.
Messages
If you send an email or other contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond when appropriate, and manage the request. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for it.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site receives basic technical details when a page loads or when a browser requests a file.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name, version, and settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps for site activity.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure site use, remember basic settings, and support advertising or analytics. You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the correct outside search partner.
- To understand which Montgomery County jail and record pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose broken pages, security issues, and technical errors.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitors.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail information pages, Missouri Case.net, Missouri Department of Corrections resources, VINELink, federal locators, statute pages such as RSMo 610.011, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the linked website's own privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technology to recognize activity across different websites. That tracking happens through the partner's systems, not through a public-record file stored by this site.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be handled by the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process search-tool submissions.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when required by subpoena, warrant, court order, or other valid legal process.
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards for the information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed as fully secure, and we cannot promise that data will never be accessed, altered, or disclosed without permission.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information you believe is wrong.
- Ask us to delete data where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the new version applies once it appears here.