Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you enter a name, location, or similar search term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Rankin County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own server.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical information during a visit, including:
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps for page activity.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support normal site features. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or measurements may work differently.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Rankin County pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose and fix technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
External Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, MDOC resources, federal locators, government portals, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across different websites for interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared with limited parties when needed for the site to operate or when legally required.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every risk. We do not promise breach-proof security.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is appropriate.
- Opt out of certain processing when the law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This notice may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective version.