Privacy Notice

This notice describes what information Cook County Released Inmates receives, why it is used, and when another party may receive it. By using this site, you accept the practices described below. The notice applies to browsing, search tools, and messages sent through site contact channels.

Information You Submit

Search terms

A name, place, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates the search. This site does not keep or log those search terms on its own system.

Messages

Information sent by email or through a contact form is retained as needed to answer the message. It is not shared beyond the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Automatic Technical Data

Basic technical details may be recorded when a page loads. They help operate the site, diagnose errors, and understand general use.

  • The internet protocol address used for the visit
  • Browser name and version
  • Device category and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on them
  • The referring page or site, when available
  • Date and time stamps for requests

Cookies

Cookies and similar storage may show how visitors move through the pages. Most browsers allow cookies to be limited or blocked, though some site functions may then behave differently.


How Information Is Used

Collected information supports the ordinary operation of the service.

  • Maintain speed, availability, and core page functions
  • Send a search request to the selected partner
  • Measure which resources visitors use
  • Detect and correct technical problems
  • Present advertising that may reflect general interests

Links and Outside Services

Pages link to Cook County release-record contacts, Georgia corrections resources, government portals, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows one of those links, the destination's own privacy terms control its collection and use of data.

Advertising providers may use their systems to recognize activity across different sites and select interest-based ads. That tracking is controlled by those providers, not by this site.


Parties That May Receive Data

Personal information is not sold. Limited information may still be handled by parties that help deliver the service or respond to a valid legal demand.

  • Search partners processing submitted queries
  • Analytics providers measuring site activity
  • Advertising networks delivering ads
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid order

Reasonable Security Measures

Standard safeguards are used to protect information in transit and at rest where applicable. No internet-connected service can promise perfect security, so this notice does not guarantee that a breach or unauthorized access could never occur.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor sent information may request its deletion through the contact page.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and the information actually held, a user may ask to exercise these rights.

  • Receive a copy of personal data on file
  • Correct inaccurate submitted information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Object to or opt out of certain processing

Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised when services, laws, or data practices change. A new version takes effect when it is posted here with an updated effective date.

Effective date: July 16, 2026