Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Cortland County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you email us or use a contact method connected with this site, we may keep the message long enough to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement compels disclosure.
Information Collected During Visits
Like most websites, this site and its service providers may receive basic technical data when pages load.
- Your IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- The referring site, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and whether pages are working as expected. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the proper partner service.
- Understand which Cortland County custody, FOIL, and court-record pages are useful to visitors.
- Find broken links, errors, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be more relevant to a visitor's general interests.
Links to Other Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, VINELink, New York DOCCS, court portals, New York FOIL resources under Public Officers Law Article 6, federal locators, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination site control your visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking is handled on their platforms, not in a Cortland County government system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information as a standalone product. Information may still be handled by the following parties when needed to operate the site.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that help measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful process requires it.
Security
We use ordinary administrative and technical safeguards for the information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure, so this notice does not guarantee breach-proof storage or transmission.
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, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that choice.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Any update will be posted on this page with the revised effective version reflected here.