Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or related detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Madera County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and keep a short business record of the exchange. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site receives basic technical data when a page loads. This data helps with security, performance, analytics, and troubleshooting.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, remember basic preferences, and measure page performance. You can block cookies in your browser, but some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are turned off.
How Data Is Used
- Keep the site available, stable, and fast.
- Route search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Madera County custody pages are useful.
- Find technical errors, abuse, or security issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to official jail pages, sheriff resources, court portals, CDCR, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the destination site control how your data is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ads or personalize content across sites. Those activities occur under the partners' policies, not this Privacy Notice.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal contact information. Some data may be handled by service providers or disclosed when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative steps are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure, and we cannot promise that data will never be accessed, altered, or interrupted by an unauthorized party.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent personal information, contact us through the contacts page so deletion can be reviewed.
Your Data Choices
Depending on the privacy law that applies to you, you may be able to ask about personal information connected to you.
- Request a copy of information we maintain.
- Ask that incorrect information be corrected.
- Request deletion where the law allows it.
- Opt out of certain forms of processing or advertising use.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the new version will apply after it appears here.