Information You Choose to Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar term into a search tool, that request may be sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms. Official links such as the Ingham County Inmate Locator, Ingham County court record search, and MDOC OTIS are governed by their own systems and notices.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless we are required to do so by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may collect basic technical details when a page loads. Those details help the site work, diagnose errors, and understand which Ingham County record guides are being used.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure site usage and support ordinary website functions. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service selected by a visitor.
- To understand which pages, such as jail records, mugshots, or court-record guides, are useful.
- To find and repair technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
Links Beyond This Site
This site links to sheriff pages, jail roster tools, court portals, state corrections pages, the Ingham County FOIA Center used for requests under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 et seq., federal locators, and third-party research tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and tailor ads. That tracking occurs under those partners' policies, not under the direct control of this site.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may, however, be handled by the following categories of recipients when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable, standard security practices for a public website. No internet-connected service can be made completely secure, so we cannot promise that data will never be accessed, misused, delayed, or lost.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect 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 hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an applicable law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when the notice changes.