Information Visitors Provide
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, county, state, 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 keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and contact details are used to review and respond to that communication. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law, legal process, or a valid order.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical details when pages load or links are used.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name, version, and settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website or link, when available.
- Date and time stamps connected to site activity.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, measure page use, remember basic settings, and support advertising or analytics. A browser can usually block or delete cookies, although some site features or partner tools may work differently after cookies are limited.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, readable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct outside search provider.
- To understand which King William County inmate, jail, court, and records pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, blocked pages, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Services
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff and court pages, Virginia public-record resources under laws such as the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, state and federal locator tools, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination website's own privacy notice and terms control that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure visits or deliver interest-based ads across websites. That tracking is handled on those partners' systems, not by an official King William County records office.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone customer list. It may be handled by the categories of recipients below when needed for the site to function or when required by law.
- Search partners that process submitted query information.
- Analytics providers that help measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that support ads or sponsored placements.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, government bodies, or other parties when a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or other legal requirement applies.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, email system, analytics tool, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure or breach-proof.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Privacy Choices and Rights
- Request a copy of personal information this site still holds.
- Ask for inaccurate contact information to be corrected.
- Request deletion of information when retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site features, partner services, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.