Information You Provide
Search Queries
When a name, location, or other term is entered into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Dakota County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the message and return contact details may be kept long enough to read, respond, and manage the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical data when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, measure traffic, support advertising, and keep features working. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- Operate the site and keep pages loading properly.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Measure which pages and topics are useful.
- Find bugs, abuse, spam, or technical problems.
- Display ads that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to Dakota County jail pages, sheriff and court pages, Minnesota correctional resources, federal locators, statutes such as Minn. Stat. 13.03, and third-party search tools. Once a link is opened, the other site's privacy policy and terms control its data practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure visits or show targeted ads across websites. That activity happens under the partner's controls, not under the Dakota County Inmate Population privacy process.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold by this site. It may be processed or disclosed in limited settings.
- Search partners that handle submitted queries.
- Analytics providers used to measure traffic and errors.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, and no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact can be made so the material can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data this site holds.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law allows.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be updated. New wording takes effect when it is posted on this page with the updated effective version.