Information Visitors Provide
Search Queries
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other search term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply address may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details when a page loads or a visitor moves through the site.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, if one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and support advertising or analytics. A browser can usually block or delete cookies, although some features may not behave the same way after cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct third-party search partner.
- To understand which Ness County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To find technical errors, broken links, and performance problems.
- To show advertising that may be based on general browsing interests.
Links Away From This Site
Pages may link to Ness County offices, Kansas court resources, Kansas Department of Corrections KASPER, VINELink, federal custody locators, advertising partners, and search services. After a visitor leaves this site, the other site's privacy policy and terms control that visit.
Some advertising partners may use their own cookies or identifiers to measure ads or tailor ads across websites. That tracking happens on their systems, not as an official Ness County or Kansas government service.
Who May Receive Information
This site does not sell personal information as a standalone product. Information may be handled by limited service providers or disclosed when required.
- Search partners that process search queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal process requires it.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for a small public reference site, but no internet-connected system can be promised as fully secure. This notice does not guarantee that unauthorized access, misuse, or technical failure can never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Privacy Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site, if any.
- Ask to correct information provided directly by the visitor.
- Ask for deletion of direct messages or contact information where retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Updates to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated text.