Information You Provide
Search Queries
Names, locations, or other terms entered into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that search tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or send a contact message, the message and contact details may be kept long enough to respond. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless a legal duty requires disclosure.
Automatic Technical Data
Basic technical information may be collected when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring site, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support advertising, and keep features working. Browser settings can block cookies, though some parts of the site or partner tools may behave differently.
How Data Is Used
- To operate the site and improve speed and reliability.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors and security issues.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to visitors.
Outside Websites
Somerset County Inmate Population links to sheriff pages, jail pages, NJ Courts, NJDOC, VINE, federal locators, OPRA resources, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the linked site's privacy policy controls that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or tracking tools across websites. Those systems are operated by the partners, not by this site.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a stand-alone list. It may be available to limited service providers or legal authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics services used to measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies under a valid subpoena, warrant, court order, or other lawful demand.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for an ordinary public website. No internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof, and no method of transmission or storage is fully secure.
Visitors 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 has submitted information.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data this site maintains.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain uses when applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised. Changes take effect when posted on this page with the updated wording.