Information You Enter
Search Terms
If you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool on this site, that request is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Franklin County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in a separate local records database.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and manage follow-up. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law or a valid legal order.
Technical Information Collected
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site traffic, measure page usefulness, support advertising, and keep features working. You can block cookies in your browser, but some functions or partner tools may behave differently.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, responsive, and readable.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service when a visitor uses a search tool.
- To understand which Franklin County jail, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, security issues, and performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests or page context.
Other Websites
This site links to Franklin County government pages, Franklin County Jail resources, sheriff and open-records pages, Pennsylvania court and DOC portals, SAVIN/VINE, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or show interest-based ads across websites. That tracking is handled under the partner's policies, not this notice.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a customer list. It may be handled by limited outside parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or other government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through the site. No website, network, email system, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed completely secure, so this notice does not promise breach-proof protection.
Visitors Under 18
This website is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site, when available.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Request deletion of information that is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law allows.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates take effect when the new version is posted on this page with the current content.