Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains what Contra Costa County Released Inmates may collect when visitors use this private reference site, how that information is used, and when it may be shared. By using the site, you accept the practices described here.

Information You Provide

Search Terms

When a visitor types a name, location, or other query into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own records.

Messages

If you send an email or message to the site, the contents and reply information may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.


Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, the site may receive basic technical information when a page loads.

  • IP address.
  • Browser name and version.
  • Device type and operating system.
  • Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
  • Referring website, when available.
  • Date and time of the visit.

Cookies

Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may not behave the same way after cookies are limited.


How Information Is Used

  • Operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
  • Send search requests to the proper outside search provider.
  • Understand which Contra Costa release-record pages are useful to visitors.
  • Diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
  • Display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.

Outside Websites

This site links to Sheriff pages, court portals, CDCR and BPH resources, California VINE, BOP, ICE, records offices, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination website apply.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and provide interest-based ads. Those tools are controlled by the advertising partner, not by Contra Costa County Released Inmates.


Limited Sharing

Personal information is not sold. It may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.

  • Search partners that process submitted queries.
  • Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
  • Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
  • Government or law-enforcement bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.

Security

The site uses reasonable security practices for a public website. No internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure or immune from unauthorized access, interruption, or data loss.


Visitors Under 18

This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact the site so the request can be reviewed for deletion.


Your Choices

  • Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
  • Ask to correct inaccurate information.
  • Ask for deletion where applicable.
  • Opt out of certain processing when the law gives that right.

Changes to This Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date when one is provided.