Information You Choose to Send
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a search box powered by a third-party provider, that request is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and keep a limited record of the exchange. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data can include:
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages opened and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, if your browser provides one.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and help advertising services function. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site operating reliably and loading efficiently.
- To send search requests to the appropriate outside search provider.
- To understand which Jackson County record pages are useful to visitors.
- To identify errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to Jackson County pages, jail roster resources, Minnesota public-data and court systems, corrections sites, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or deliver targeted ads across websites. That activity occurs on their platforms, not as an official Jackson County service.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by limited outside parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page 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 for this site, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure. We cannot promise that unauthorized access, misuse, or technical failure will never occur.
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 so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on the law that applies to your request, you may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Requests for official Jackson County public data are separate from this website and should be directed to the county or sheriff under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates are posted on this page with the new effective version when changes are made.