Privacy Notice

This notice explains what information may be collected when you use King County Released Inmates, why it is used, and when another service may receive it. It also describes cookies, security limits, and available privacy choices. By continuing to use the site, you accept the practices described here.

Information You Submit

Search Queries

A name, place, or other term entered in an embedded search tool is sent to the outside provider operating that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems.

Messages You Send

If you send an email or contact message, we retain the details needed to answer it. We do not share that correspondence outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Automatic Technical Information

Routine logs and analytics may record technical facts when a page loads:

  • Internet protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device class and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring page, when supplied
  • Date and time stamps

Cookie Controls

Cookies may help measure site use and support features. A browser can block or delete them, though blocking cookies may change how some features work.


Purposes for Using Data

Collected information supports the operation and improvement of the service. It may be used to:

  • Maintain site function and speed
  • Send searches to the selected partner
  • Measure which pages are useful
  • Find and repair technical faults
  • Display ads that may reflect visitor interests

Privacy Beyond This Site

Links may lead to sheriff and corrections pages, government records portals, release resources, or private search tools. The destination's privacy policy controls after you leave this site.

Advertising providers may use their own systems to recognize activity across sites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs on their services.


Limited Data Recipients

We do not sell personal information. Data may still be handled by these service providers or authorities:

  • Search partners processing queries
  • Analytics services
  • Advertising networks
  • Law enforcement or government authorities acting under a valid legal order

Reasonable Security Measures

We use standard safeguards intended to protect information. No internet-connected system is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee that a breach will never occur.


Adults Only

This site is for adults and does not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, use the Contacts page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Depending on the law that applies, you may ask us to:

  • Provide a copy of personal data held
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Erase qualifying data
  • Stop certain forms of processing

Notice Revisions

This notice may change as services or legal duties change. Revisions will be posted here with a new effective date.