Information You Provide
Search Queries
Names, locations, or other terms typed into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not control that provider's database, pricing, or search results, and it does not keep its own copy of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and reply. It is not sold by this site and is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data helps keep pages working, understand traffic, prevent abuse, and improve the reference material.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on pages.
- Referring website or search engine, if one is passed by the browser.
Cookies and Similar Tools
Cookies, pixels, analytics tags, or advertising tools may be used to remember basic settings, measure traffic, limit fraud, and show or evaluate ads. Browser settings may allow cookies to be blocked or deleted, but some tools may not work the same way afterward.
How Information Is Used
Information may be used to operate the site, answer messages, route visitors to relevant inmate and public-record resources, analyze page performance, prevent misuse, comply with law, and maintain advertising or search-partner relationships. Michigan FOIA, including MCL 15.231, governs access to public records held by public bodies, but it does not turn this private site into a government records office.
When Information May Be Shared
Information may be shared with search partners that power search boxes, analytics vendors, ad networks, hosting or security providers, and service providers needed to operate the site. Information may also be disclosed if required by subpoena, court order, law-enforcement demand, or another lawful process.
Links to Other Sites
Links may lead to Emmet County offices, Michigan courts, MDOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, app stores, vendors, or other outside sites. Those sites have their own privacy rules. This privacy notice applies only to this site.
Security and Age Limits
Reasonable efforts are used to protect information, but no website, email system, or online tool can be guaranteed secure. This site is intended for adults and is not directed to people under 18.
Your Choices
You may avoid submitting a contact message, decline or clear cookies in your browser, and use official agency sites directly instead of partner search tools. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or limits on some personal information.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised when site tools, vendors, law, or operating practices change. The current version posted on this page controls use of the site after the update appears.