Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, county, state, or other term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Idaho County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we may keep the name, email address, message text, and related details needed to answer. Those messages are not shared outside the organization except when required by law, legal process, or a valid order.
Automatic Site Data
Basic technical data may be collected when a browser loads a page. This helps measure site function, troubleshoot errors, and understand general usage patterns.
- 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, time, and server log details.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand visits, remember basic preferences, and support analytics or advertising. Most browsers let users block or delete cookies. Some site features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the provider selected by the visitor.
- To see which Idaho County jail, court, and facility pages are useful.
- To detect broken pages, errors, spam, abuse, or security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to Idaho County Sheriff's Office pages, Idaho Department of Correction resources, Idaho court portals, VINELink, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technology to measure ads and show interest-based advertising across websites. Those activities occur on the partner's systems, not as official Idaho County records activity.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information from contact messages. Limited data may be available to service providers or authorities in the situations below.
- Search partners that process queries entered into their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, statute, or other valid legal demand.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be made completely secure, so we cannot promise that data will never be accessed, changed, disclosed, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted personal information, a parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask what contact-message data we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Request deletion of contact-message data when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that choice.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with the updated text or effective date.