Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other search term is entered into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not store those search terms on its own servers.
Messages
If you email or send a contact message, the message and reply details may be kept long enough to respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless required by law, legal process, or a valid government order.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical data may be collected when pages load so the site can operate, measure use, and diagnose problems.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, usable, and fast.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To learn which Kent County jail, court, FOIA, and facility pages are most useful.
- To find errors, broken links, and technical issues.
- To support advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to Kent County Sheriff pages, Michigan FOIA resources, court portals, government inmate locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or deliver interest-based ads. Their tracking occurs under their policies, not this notice.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be available to these categories when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers.
- Advertising networks.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, error-free, or fully secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, request deletion through the contact page.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law allows.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be updated. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date when applicable.