Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a partner search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Wilkes County Inmate Population does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or measurements may work differently after cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the Wilkes County pages available and responsive.
- To send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which jail, court, and locator pages are most useful.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to official and third-party resources, including the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office, Georgia Department of Corrections, VINELink Georgia, BOP, ICE ODLS, PeachCourt, and search providers. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. That activity occurs under their policies and controls.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that support site operations.
- Law enforcement or government entities when required by subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through this site. No website, server, or internet transmission can be promised to be completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may ask that it be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing, including some advertising or analytics uses.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be revised from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated version replacing the prior policy.