Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, county, state, or related query into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This website does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and handle follow-up. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal obligation requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, technical details may be collected when pages load, including pages about the Lamar County Jail, ADOC searches, BOP searches, ICE ODLS, VINELink, and Alabama court lookup resources.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on each page.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site usage and improve page performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or advertising functions may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and loading properly.
- To pass search requests to the provider chosen for that search feature.
- To understand which Lamar County custody, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To detect technical problems and improve reliability.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Locators
This site links to official and third-party resources, including Lamar County government, Lamar County Circuit Clerk, the Lamar County magistrates and warrants page, ADOC Inmate Search, BOP Inmate Locator, ICE ODLS, and VINELink. After a visitor leaves this site, the outside website's privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. Those systems are separate from this site's own content pages.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be available to limited service providers or authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics services used to understand traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that display or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal requirement applies.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should treat jail, court, bond, and criminal-record questions as sensitive and contact the official agency directly when an official answer is needed.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, use the Get in Touch page to request deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information submitted to this site.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective version when changes are made.