Information You Provide
Search Queries
A name, location, or other term typed into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that powers that search. Wayne County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own database.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to read, respond, and handle the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on them.
- Referring site, if one sent the visit.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may help measure visits, improve page behavior, and understand how people use the site. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Keep the site available and responsive.
- Route search requests to the correct partner service.
- Measure which pages and tools are useful.
- Find errors, security issues, and broken links.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitors.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, court portals, corrections locators, federal systems, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside site controls what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. Those practices are handled by the advertising partner, not by Wayne County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected site can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive case details through informal messages.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact the site so deletion can be reviewed.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion where deletion is practical and legally allowed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updates are posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.