Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Story County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own site records.
Messages to the Site
If you email us or send a contact message, we keep the information needed to review and answer it. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when a page loads.
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and which pages are useful. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some site features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the proper partner service.
- To understand which Story County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use.
- To diagnose broken links, errors, and performance issues.
- To support advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Public Records
This site links to public record sources such as Story County pages, sheriff and jail resources, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa Department of Corrections tools, BOP, ICE, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the linked site's own privacy policy controls.
Iowa Code Chapter 22 and related open-records rules may govern records you request from Iowa or Story County offices, but those public-records processes are separate from this website's privacy practices. Advertising partners may also track activity across websites using their own systems.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government entities when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use standard security practices for a site of this type, but no website or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Transmission and storage of information always carry some risk.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do 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 Choices
- You may ask for a copy of personal information this site holds about you.
- You may ask to correct information that is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of information when applicable.
- You may opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when appropriate.