Information You Provide
Search Entries
Names, locations, or other terms entered into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that search tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to respond, manage the request, and maintain ordinary business records. It is not shared outside the organization unless law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, technical data may be collected when pages load.
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring website, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, measure performance, support ads, and keep pages working. Browser settings can block cookies, but some features may behave differently.
How Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and fast.
- Route search requests to the correct partner tool.
- Understand which Yellow Medicine County pages are useful.
- Find and repair technical problems.
- Show advertising that may match user interests.
Outside Links
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, court portals, Minnesota DOC tools, VINELink, federal locators, immigration locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other site's privacy policy controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a customer list. It may be shared with limited parties that help operate the site or when disclosure is legally required.
- Search partners that handle submitted queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government bodies under a valid legal order
Security
Reasonable safeguards are used, but no internet-connected system can be promised as breach-proof or error-free.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact the site if a minor submitted data that should be removed.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Ask to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This policy may be revised. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated version taking effect when published.