Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or other search term into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. San Benito County Inmate Population does not run the partner database and does not keep those search terms in its own official records system.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information you provide to read, route, and answer the message. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a legal duty, valid order, or necessary service process requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, if one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand traffic, remember basic settings, measure page performance, and support advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser, but some site features or partner tools may work differently after that change.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, secure, and usable.
- To send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which San Benito County custody and records pages are useful.
- To detect errors, broken links, abuse, or other technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on visitor interests or page context.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail-service pages, San Benito County's NextRequest portal, the San Benito Superior Court public portal, CDCR, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and terms of the outside website control that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure views, clicks, or activity across websites. Their tracking and opt-out choices are handled through their own platforms, not through San Benito County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data that we collect directly. Information may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security steps for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details that are not needed for a basic site question.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent personal information, contact us so we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Data Rights
California residents may have privacy rights under state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, depending on the data and the context.
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Ask that incorrect personal data be corrected.
- Ask that personal data be deleted when the law allows deletion.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised. Updates take effect when posted on this page with the revised text.