Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search Tools
When you type a name, location, or other query into a search box operated by a third party, that provider receives the query so it can return results. Prince William County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The search provider's privacy terms govern its collection and handling of the submitted data.
Messages Sent to Us
If you send an email or use a contact form, we retain the message and contact details as needed to respond. We do not share the submission outside our organization unless the law requires disclosure.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our systems may receive basic technical and activity details when a page loads. These logs help deliver the site and reveal errors or abuse.
- Your Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device class and operating system
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent
- The referring website, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookie Choices
Cookies and similar storage may help us understand site use and preserve basic functions. You can block or remove cookies through browser settings. Some site or partner features may work differently after cookies are disabled.
Purposes for Using Data
We use data only for operating, assessing, and protecting the site and its supported services.
- Deliver pages and maintain site performance
- Send a search request to the selected partner
- Understand which references visitors find useful
- Diagnose faults, misuse, or security problems
- Display advertising that may reflect general interests
Services Beyond This Website
Links may lead to the regional ADC, Prince William courts, VADOC, BOP, ICE, other government resources, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the destination's own privacy notice applies. We do not control how an outside website collects, retains, or uses data.
Advertising partners may use their own technology to measure visits or tailor ads across websites. That processing takes place through their systems and is governed by their policies.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited data may nevertheless pass to service providers or authorities when needed for the functions described in this notice.
- Search partners that process a query you submit
- Analytics providers that measure site activity
- Advertising networks serving or measuring ads
- Law enforcement or another government body responding to a valid legal order
Virginia public-record requests made directly to an agency are governed by that agency's practices and, where applicable, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act request framework. This private site does not receive or process those agency requests.
Reasonable Security Measures
We use customary administrative and technical safeguards suited to the information handled. No internet transmission, storage service, or connected system can be promised as fully secure or breach-proof.
Visitors Younger Than 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and our ability to verify the request, you may ask us to:
- Provide a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correct personal details that are inaccurate
- Erase data that no longer needs to be retained
- Stop certain processing where an opt-out right applies
Revisions to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as services or legal requirements change. An updated version will appear on this page with a new effective date.