Information You Provide
Search Queries
When a visitor types a name, location, or other search term into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages and Emails
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain basic records of the exchange. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical data when a page loads. That data helps the site function, measure traffic, and identify errors.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is passed to us.
- 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. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some site features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and fast.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which York County inmate, jail, court, and facility pages are useful to visitors.
- To find technical problems and improve site performance.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to public jail rosters, sheriff pages, Virginia corrections resources, court portals, FOIA materials, VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination website's own privacy policy and terms control how it handles information.
Some advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technology to measure ad performance or tailor ads across websites. Those activities occur on the partner's systems and are governed by the partner's policies.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal messages submitted to this site. Information may still be made available to limited service providers or authorities in the circumstances below.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks used to display or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Data Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected website, email system, ad network, or search provider can be promised to be breach-proof, so no absolute security guarantee is made.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us through the Contacts page so the request can be reviewed.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be changed from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when posted.