Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar lookup detail into a search tool on this site, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Richland County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and handle the issue raised. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless the law requires it.
Automatic Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps us maintain performance, understand traffic, and troubleshoot errors.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Data
- Keep the site available, stable, and fast.
- Send search requests to the partner service that powers a tool.
- Learn which pages and resources are useful to visitors.
- Find and fix technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, government locators, South Carolina FOIA resources, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other site's privacy policy and terms control what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure views, clicks, and interests across different sites. Their tracking is controlled by their own policies, not by Richland County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Data may be available to the limited parties below when needed for site operation, legal compliance, or the service a visitor requests.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are needed for the request being made.
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 inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of some processing, including certain advertising or analytics uses.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised policy is posted on this page with an updated effective date or equivalent notice.