Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, county, or other search term is typed into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Wood County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply address may be kept long enough to answer it, handle follow-up, or comply with a legal requirement. Contact messages are not shared outside the site operation except when required by law.
Automatic Technical Data
Standard web systems may record basic technical details when a page loads.
- IP address and general network information.
- Browser name, version, and language settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring site or link, when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, support ads, and keep features working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and fast.
- To route search requests to the correct outside search partner.
- To understand which Wood County record pages are useful.
- To detect errors, abuse, outages, and technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Links
The site links to sheriff pages, jail roster portals, TDCJ, federal locators, court resources, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's own privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure visits or deliver interest-based ads across websites. Those activities occur on the partner's systems, not through an official Wood County government service.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be processed or disclosed in the following limited contexts.
- Search partners that handle sponsored search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site 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 to protect site data, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed against every unauthorized access, outage, or data loss. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive custody, payment, or legal information unless a specific official office asks for it through its own channel.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor submitted personal data.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law allows.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised as services, partners, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.