Information You Send
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not run the provider's database and does not keep its own separate log of those search terms. The provider's own privacy terms apply to searches handled on its system.
Contact Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the details you provide to read the request and respond. Those messages may include your name, email address, subject, and the text you choose to send. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for it.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site receives basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps keep pages working, measure traffic, find broken paths, and understand how visitors reach Shiawassee County inmate, jail, court, and records resources.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages opened and time spent on them
- Referring website, when your browser sends one
- Date and time of each request
Cookies
Cookies and similar browser storage may be used to measure site use, support analytics, and help advertising or search partners understand traffic. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some site features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Maintain site availability and page speed
- Send search requests to the proper partner tool
- Understand which Shiawassee County jail and records pages are useful
- Diagnose errors, broken links, and security issues
- Support ads that may be based on general browsing interests
Outside Sites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, Michigan Department of Corrections, VINELink, federal, immigration, and third-party search resources. Once you click through, the linked site controls its own data practices, cookies, forms, pricing, access limits, and records handling.
Some advertising partners may use cookies or similar tools to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. That tracking happens through their systems, not through an official Shiawassee County government record system.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data submitted through this site. Limited data may still be available to service providers or public authorities in the situations below.
- Search partners that process search queries
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic
- Advertising networks that support ad delivery and measurement
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, warrant, court order, or other legal process
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and access controls for information handled by this site. No internet-connected system can be promised as breach-proof, so security is handled on a best-effort basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Users 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, a parent or guardian may contact us to request deletion.
Your Data Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights tied to personal data held by this site. Official public-record requests for sheriff or jail materials must go to the public body that holds the records, and Michigan FOIA may apply, including MCL 15.231, MCL 15.232, MCL 15.235, MCL 15.234, and MCL 15.243.
- Ask what personal data this site holds about you
- Request correction of inaccurate site-held data
- Request deletion of data that no longer needs to be kept
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that right
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site practices, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised wording taking effect when published.