Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Worth County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site traffic and how visitors move through the pages. You can block cookies in your browser, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and responsive.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Worth County jail, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To detect errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links and Public Records
This site links to Worth County jail and sheriff pages, Iowa court and corrections resources, federal locators, immigration resources, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy rules of the destination site apply.
Some pages discuss Iowa public records, including access under Iowa Code Chapter 22, but those records are controlled by the office that created or maintains them. Advertising partners may also use their own systems to track activity across websites for ad delivery and measurement.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to these categories of recipients when needed for the site to operate or when required by law.
- Search partners that process search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that display or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small public reference site, but no internet-connected system can be promised to be fully secure or breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is wrong.
- Ask us to delete information when we are not required to keep it.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Updates
This notice may be updated from time to time. Any change will be posted on this page with the updated version of the policy.