Information Visitors Submit
Partner Search Queries
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party company that operates that tool. Preston County Released Inmates does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy terms apply to the information it receives.
Messages Sent to Us
An email or contact submission is retained as needed to read and answer it. We do not share a message outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Routine Technical Information
Like most websites, the service may record basic details when a page loads. These logs help operate and secure the site.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookie Use
Cookies help show how visitors use the pages. A browser can reject or delete cookies, though some functions may work differently after they are blocked.
Reasons Data Is Used
Collected information supports the operation and improvement of the service.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send a search request to the selected partner
- Measure which resources visitors use
- Diagnose errors and security problems
- Present advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Privacy Beyond This Website
Links lead to WVDCR, Preston County offices, courts, federal locators, release-record resources, and outside search services. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's own privacy rules govern.
Advertising providers may use their systems to recognize activity across multiple sites for interest-based ads. That tracking occurs under the provider's practices, not as a Preston County public record.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be provided to parties that perform the functions below.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard safeguards are used to protect information in our control. No internet-connected service is completely secure, so we cannot promise that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Younger Than Eighteen
The service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian may contact us to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Choices About Personal Data
Applicable law may give a visitor rights concerning personal information held by this site.
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Ask that eligible data be erased
- Opt out of certain forms of processing where the law permits
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised. A new version takes effect when it is posted here with an updated effective date.