Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Cayuga County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we keep the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details when a page loads, including:
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, measure traffic, and support normal page features. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently after cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and reasonably fast.
- To pass search requests to the appropriate partner tool.
- To understand which Cayuga County record pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, display problems, and other technical issues.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, Sheriff's Office pages, DOCCS pages, court resources, FOIL materials under New York Public Officers Law Article 6, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other website's privacy policy and terms control its data practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or interest-based ads. That tracking is handled on their systems, not as a record kept by this site.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by the following parties when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use standard practices intended to protect information under our control. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, and we cannot promise absolute security.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted information here, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where available.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective version.