Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other search detail into a third-party search tool, that entry is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own local record system.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or other message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. Messages are not shared outside the organization except when disclosure is legally required.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical information when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and support advertising or analytics. A visitor can block cookies in browser settings, but some features may respond differently if cookies are limited.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct outside search provider.
- To understand which pages help visitors find Grundy County jail, court, and custody resources.
- To identify technical problems and improve page performance.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, IDOC, VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search resources. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination website's own privacy policy and data practices apply. Records held by Illinois public offices, including records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, are controlled by those public offices rather than by this notice.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to recognize activity across different websites for interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone customer list. It may be available to limited parties that help operate or protect the site.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page behavior.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected website or email system can be guaranteed as completely secure. This notice does not promise that information can never be accessed, lost, or misused.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Request a copy of personal information held by this site, if any.
- Ask for correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date when the notice changes.