Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, county, state, or other search term into a search tool, that request may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply address may be kept long enough to respond, handle follow-up, and maintain basic records. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads. These details help operate the site, detect errors, and understand broad usage patterns.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, keep features working, and support ads or analytics. A browser can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently after that change.
How Information Is Used
- Keep the Clearwater County pages available and usable.
- Route search requests to the correct partner service.
- Measure which pages and links are useful to readers.
- Find errors, slow pages, and technical problems.
- Display ads that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Links and Outside Sites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, MNDOC resources, court sites, public-record forms, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the outside site's privacy notice and terms apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to understand activity across websites and show interest-based ads. Those systems are controlled by the ad partners, not by Clearwater County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be handled by limited parties that help operate this site or comply with legal duties.
- Search partners that process submitted search requests.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance and use.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative, technical, and operational safeguards are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof, and no security method is perfect.
Users Under 18
This site is meant for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request may be made through the contact route.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed or legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised as site features, partners, or legal requirements change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the current version replacing the prior one.