Information You Provide
Search Queries
When a visitor types a name, location, or other search term into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Matagorda County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor emails or submits a message, the contact details and message content may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and keep basic business records. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical details when pages load. Those details help measure traffic, keep pages working, and diagnose problems.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and 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 use, improve performance, support ads, and remember basic technical preferences. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may work differently after cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and fast.
- To send search requests to the right partner service.
- To see which Matagorda County record pages are most useful.
- To identify broken links, security events, and technical errors.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links
This site links to jail rosters, clerk pages, sheriff pages, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, federal locators, county public-record portals, and third-party search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's own privacy policy and terms control that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own tracking technologies to measure ad performance or show interest-based advertising across websites. That activity happens on their systems and under their policies.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone customer list. It may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when required by law.
- Search partners that process sponsored search queries.
- Analytics providers 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.
Data Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, and no method of online transmission or storage is fully secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has provided information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Ask for deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law allows it.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated as site features, partner tools, laws, or business practices change. Updated wording takes effect when posted on this page with the revised effective date or publication date.