Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Cook County Inmate Population does not host jail records and does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and keep a reasonable record of the exchange. We do not share contact-message content outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads or a browser requests a file.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name, version, and settings that your browser sends.
- Device type, screen data, and operating system.
- Pages opened and approximate time spent on those pages.
- The referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps for requests and visits.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies help measure site use, remember basic preferences, support advertising, and diagnose technical issues. You can block cookies in your browser, but some analytics, advertising, or partner-search features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- Keep Cook County inmate-record pages available, readable, and fast.
- Send search requests to the third-party provider that handles the selected tool.
- Understand which Cook County jail, court, GDC, BOP, ICE, or VINELink pages readers use most.
- Detect errors, broken links, abuse, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising or sponsored links that may be more relevant to visitors.
Links Beyond This Site
This site links to sheriff and jail pages, Cook County court resources, Georgia Department of Corrections pages, federal locators, VINELink, government portals, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other website's privacy notice and terms control what happens there.
Advertising and search partners may use their own cookies, pixels, or similar systems to understand activity across websites and show targeted ads. That tracking occurs on their systems, subject to their policies.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information as a standalone product. Information may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process searches submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure page traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks and affiliate partners that support sponsored placements.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, regulators, or other government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical practices intended to protect information handled by the site. No website, server, browser connection, or email system can be guaranteed completely secure, so we cannot promise breach-proof protection.
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 information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided to us.
- Request deletion of information that is no longer needed, subject to legal and operational limits.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable by law or partner settings.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site features, search partners, advertising tools, or legal requirements change. Updated terms are posted on this page with the effective version reflected by the current page content.