Privacy Notice

This notice describes what information Deschutes County Released Inmates may receive, why it is used, and the limited circumstances in which another party may receive it. It also explains cookies, outside services, security limits, and available privacy choices. By using this site, a visitor accepts the practices described here.

Information You Choose to Send

A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is transmitted to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Deschutes County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.

If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message is kept as needed to respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Technical Data Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this service may receive basic technical and usage details when a page loads. Those details can include:

  • The visitor's IP address.
  • The browser name and version.
  • The device type and operating system.
  • Pages viewed and the time spent on them.
  • The referring website, when one is supplied.
  • The date and time of each request.

Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site. A browser can reject or remove cookies, although blocking them may change how some functions behave.


How Information Supports the Site

Collected information is used only for ordinary operating, routing, measurement, and support purposes.

  • Keep pages available and responsive.
  • Send search requests to the selected partner service.
  • Learn which Deschutes County resources visitors use.
  • Identify errors and correct technical problems.
  • Display advertising that may reflect general interests.

Other Websites and Advertising

Links may lead to Deschutes County release records, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, or third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's own privacy policy controls its collection and use of information.

Some advertising providers may use their own technology to measure activity across websites and select ads. That activity occurs on the provider's systems and is governed by its rules.


Parties That May Receive Data

Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed only to service providers or authorities that need it for a stated function.

  • Search partners that process a submitted query.
  • Analytics providers that measure site use.
  • Advertising networks that deliver ads.
  • Law enforcement or another government body acting under a valid legal order.

Reasonable Security Measures

Standard administrative and technical practices are used to protect information. No website, network, or online storage method can be guaranteed free from all unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Get in Touch page to request deletion.


Privacy Choices and Requests

Subject to applicable law and the information actually held, a visitor may ask to:

  • Receive a copy of personal data associated with the visitor.
  • Correct information that is inaccurate.
  • Delete qualifying information.
  • Opt out of processing where an opt-out right applies.

Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised as services or practices change. The current version will appear on this page with its applicable effective date.