Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, location, or similar term into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Monona County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If someone sends an email or contact message, the message content and reply information may be kept long enough to answer it, manage follow-up, or document the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical data when pages load. That data helps diagnose errors, understand basic traffic patterns, and keep the site usable.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is passed to the site.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
Collected information is used for ordinary site operations and service improvement.
- Keeping the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Routing search requests to the correct partner service.
- Learning which Monona County record pages are useful to readers.
- Finding and fixing technical problems.
- Displaying ads that may be more relevant to a visitor's interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to resources such as the Monona County Sheriff's Office, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa DOC Offender Search, IowaVINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site control that activity.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to understand activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by an official Monona County agency.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may still be shared in limited ways needed to operate the site or comply with legal duties.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable security steps are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof, and no method of transmission or storage is fully secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request may be sent through the contact route.
Your Choices
Depending on applicable law and the type of data involved, visitors may ask to review or change information associated with them.
- Request a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Ask for incorrect information to be corrected.
- Request deletion of eligible information.
- Opt out of certain uses where the law provides that choice.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when posted.