Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search Tools
When a visitor types a name, location, or other detail into a search box powered by an outside provider, the query passes to that provider for processing. Wicomico County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy terms govern its handling of the query.
Messages Sent to Us
If someone sends an email or contact-form message, we retain the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share a message outside the organization unless the sender asks us to do so or disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Details
Standard web systems may record limited technical and usage data when a page loads. This information helps the site function, shows broad use patterns, and supports security and troubleshooting.
- The visitor's Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when available
- Date and time stamps for requests
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support features or advertising. Most browsers let users limit or block cookies. Some parts of the site may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
Collected information is used only for operating, improving, and protecting the site and for carrying out a visitor's requested action.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send a search request to the selected partner service
- Measure which Wicomico County topics visitors use
- Diagnose errors, abuse, or performance problems
- Display advertising that may reflect user interests
Other Websites and Services
Links may lead to Wicomico County corrections pages, Maryland government portals, courts, custody locators, and outside search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's own privacy policy controls. We do not set those sites' data practices.
Advertising partners may use their systems to recognize activity across websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs under the partner's technology and policy, not as a Wicomico County government service.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be disclosed to service providers or public authorities in these circumstances:
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads
- Law enforcement or another government body acting under a valid legal order
Security Has Limits
We use standard, reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access or misuse. No internet transmission, connected system, or storage method is fully secure. We therefore cannot promise that a breach will never occur.
Adults Only
This site is intended for people age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from a minor. A parent or guardian who believes a person under 18 submitted information may contact us to request its deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and our ability to verify a request, a user may ask about personal information we hold and seek one of the following actions:
- Receive a copy of the user's stored information
- Correct information that is inaccurate
- Request deletion of stored personal information
- Opt out of certain processing where that choice applies
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this privacy notice as the site or its practices change. A revised version becomes effective when it is posted here with its updated effective date.