Information You Submit
Search Queries
When a visitor enters a name, location, or related detail into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or other message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads. That data can include:
- IP address.
- Browser type and 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 how visitors use the site and to support analytics or advertising functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some site features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, functional, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the correct outside search partner.
- To understand which Brown County Jail and Indiana locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose errors, downtime, or security issues.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Links and Services
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, corrections, VINELink, Indiana SAVIN, INjail Public Portal, IDOC, BOP, ICE, and third-party search resources. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure or personalize ads across websites. That activity is handled by those partners, not by Brown County Jail or any Indiana government agency.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be available to limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics vendors used to measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks used to display ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, order, or other legal process.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, so this notice cannot promise absolute security.
Visitors 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 request may be made to review or delete it.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information submitted directly to this site.
- Request deletion of information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be updated as site operations, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Any revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date when one is used.