Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar query into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Ontario County Inmate Population does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal duty requires it.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data helps diagnose errors, understand traffic, and keep the site working.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser, but some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Ontario County records pages are useful.
- To find technical problems and reduce misuse.
- To display advertising that may be related to user interests.
Other Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, New York FOIL, New York Public Officers Law, locator, and third-party search resources. After you leave this site, the destination site's privacy terms control its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across sites for ad measurement or interest-based ads. Those activities occur on their platforms, not in a public-record file maintained by Ontario County.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operation, legal compliance, or user-requested tools.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, server, or network connection can be promised as completely secure or free from unauthorized access.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Rights
Depending on where you live and the type of data involved, you may have rights to ask about information connected with you. Public records held by New York agencies are governed separately, including through the New York Freedom of Information Law under the Public Officers Law.
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you supplied.
- Request deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where that choice is available.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated text taking effect when published.