Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, county, or location is entered into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Mineral County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a message connected to this site, the message and reply details may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may collect technical information when a page loads or a visitor moves through the site.
- IP address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site usage, measure performance, and support advertising or analytics. A browser can block or delete cookies, but some parts of the site or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, responsive, and functional.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Mineral County inmate-record pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general browsing interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to public jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, federal locators, VINE, and outside search services. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or deliver interest-based ads. That tracking happens through their tools, not through an official Mineral County or West Virginia government system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Data may be made available to limited service providers or authorities in the situations below.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, warrant, or other valid legal process.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics service, or search partner can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed and deleted when appropriate.
Your Choices
- Request a copy of personal information we hold, if any.
- Ask that incorrect information be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated language will be posted on this page with the new effective version replacing the prior one.