Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other detail is entered into a search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Branch County Inmate Population does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. It is not shared outside the site operator except when required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical data may be collected when pages load or tools are used.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may work differently after they are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and loading properly.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Branch County record pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, or performance issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
Branch County Inmate Population links to sheriff pages, jail information, FOIA materials, MiCOURT, MDOC OTIS, Michigan VINE, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's own privacy rules control.
Advertising partners may use their own tracking technologies across websites. That activity occurs on the partners' systems, not as a Branch County government record process.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a contact list. It may be made available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- 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, but no website, browser connection, search provider, or email system can be guaranteed completely secure. This notice does not promise breach-proof protection.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a deletion request may be sent through the contact channel.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site operator.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with the updated text taking effect when published.