Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other term is entered into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the search feature. We do not keep a separate local log of those search terms on our own server.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and handle the request. We do not share message contents outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical details when a page loads. Those details help measure performance, diagnose errors, and understand broad usage patterns.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring page or website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support ads or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
Collected information is used for practical site operations and measurement. It is not used to create official Meade County custody records or court records.
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the partner service that handles them.
- Measure which public-record topics visitors use most.
- Find broken links, page errors, and other technical issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
Meade County Inmate Population links to county pages, jail resources, court portals, Kentucky DOC tools, VINE, federal locators, and third-party search providers. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the other website control how your information is collected and used.
Official Kentucky public-record requests, including requests made to a county office, are handled by the public agency under Kentucky law, including KRS 61.872. This site's privacy practices do not control how an official agency processes its own request forms or records.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure ad activity or show targeted ads across websites. Those systems are operated by the advertising partner, not by Meade County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data as a standalone product. Information may be available to service providers or officials in limited situations.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Limits
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be made fully secure. This Privacy Notice does not promise that data transmission, storage, or third-party systems are breach-proof.
Adults Only
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 request can be reviewed and deleted when appropriate.
Your Choices
Depending on the data involved and applicable law, you may ask about personal information connected to your interaction with this site.
- Request a copy of information we hold about you.
- Ask that incorrect information be corrected.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain uses where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Revisions will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.