Data You Provide
Search Queries
A name, location, or other search term entered into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Washington Inmate Population does not treat a search entered here as a public-records request to DOC, a county jail, Washington Courts, BOP, ICE, or WA VINE.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. We do not share contact messages outside the organization except when required by law or needed to protect the site.
Automatic Data
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads.
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring page or site, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used for analytics, site operation, advertising, and preference handling. You can block cookies in your browser, but some search, advertising, or measurement features may work differently.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service chosen by the visitor.
- To understand which Washington custody and record pages are useful.
- To detect errors, abuse, spam, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor activity or interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to government rosters, DOC pages, Washington Courts, WA VINE, BOP, ICE, county subdomain pages, facility pages, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and terms apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure or tailor ads across websites. Those systems are not controlled by Washington Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data as an official jail, court, or government record. Data may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when required.
- Search partners that process a visitor's query.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies under a valid legal order.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect site data, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Do not submit sensitive personal, legal, medical, financial, or custody information unless you accept that risk.
Users 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 request review or deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold, if any.
- Ask to correct inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask for deletion where the law allows it.
- Opt out of certain processing when available by law or browser controls.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be updated as site features, advertising tools, search partners, or legal requirements change. Updates take effect when posted on this page with the revised text.