Information You Submit
Search Entries
If you type a name, location, or similar search detail into a partner search tool, that entry is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Santa Cruz County Released Inmates does not store those search terms in its own release-record database.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we keep the information needed to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical details when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and keep basic features working. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or partner tools may behave differently if cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- Keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Route search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Santa Cruz release-record pages are useful to visitors.
- Find and fix technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be tailored to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to the Sheriff's Web Jail Viewer, Santa Cruz County pages, court portals, CDCR, VINE, BOP, ICE, legal resources, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the outside website control your activity there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. Their collection happens under their policies, not this site's policy.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operation, compliance, or legal process.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed to be fully secure, so we cannot promise that data will be breach-proof or error-free.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do 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 Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion of information where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing when the law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date when needed.