Information You Choose to Send
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, or other search detail into a third-party search box, that request is sent to the provider operating the tool. Coles County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or otherwise send us a message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share message content outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps us understand site performance and general use patterns.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to measure how visitors move through pages about Coles County inmate records and related Illinois custody resources. You can block cookies through your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service when you use a partner tool.
- Understand which Coles County jail and court-record pages are useful to visitors.
- Find technical problems, broken links, or display errors.
- Show advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests.
Links Beyond This Site
Pages may link to the Coles County Sheriff's Office, the Coles County Safety and Detention Center page, the Coles County Circuit Clerk, Illinois VINE, IDOC, BOP, ICE, government portals, and third-party search providers. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based ads. That tracking occurs through their platforms rather than through records stored by Coles County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by the categories below when needed for site operation, search routing, ads, analytics, or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that provide or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every risk. We cannot promise that data transmission or storage will be breach-proof.
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, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that information be deleted when appropriate.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where available.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates are posted on this page and become effective when the new version appears here.