Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, location, or similar term into a search box, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the search feature. This site does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages and Email
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain a reasonable business record. It is not shared outside the organization except when required by law.
Technical Information Collected
Like many websites, this site may receive routine technical details when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time of access.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support advertising or analytics features. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some page features may work differently after cookies are limited.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Sheridan County jail, court, or locator pages are useful.
- To find technical problems and improve page performance.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to a visitor's interests.
Links Leaving This Site
Pages may link to official resources such as sheridancounty.ne.gov, the Sheridan County Sheriff's page at sheridancounty.ne.gov/webpages/sheriff/sheriff.html, the county contacts page at sheridancounty.ne.gov/webpages/contacts/contacts.html, Nebraska corrections resources, court portals, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize visits across different websites for interest-based ads. That tracking happens under the partner's policy, not this site's direct control.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. It may be available to limited parties that help operate or legally protect the site.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used for site operation and communications, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are necessary for the message.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a deletion request may be sent through the contact path.
Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site may hold.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated wording will be posted on this page with the revised version taking effect when it appears here.