Information You Choose to Provide
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or similar term into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Deschutes County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message, we may keep the information needed to read the message, respond, and manage the request. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a lawful order or legal duty requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data can include:
- Your IP address.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, operating system, and screen or device characteristics.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- The referring website or search engine, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps tied to visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site usage, support ads, and measure performance. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, fast, and readable across devices.
- To send search requests to the partner tool selected by the visitor.
- To understand which Deschutes County jail, court, and records pages are useful.
- To detect errors, broken pages, abuse, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites and Public Agencies
This site links to government pages and outside systems, including the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Deschutes County Circuit Court, Oregon Department of Corrections, VISOR, BOP, ICE, and third-party search services. After you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site apply.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or tracking tools to measure ads or personalize ads across websites. That activity happens on their systems and is governed by their policies.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information as a list of visitors or messages. Information may be shared with these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process queries entered into their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or similar legal process.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected website, email system, ad network, or analytics service can be promised as completely secure or breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Public records held by Oregon public bodies are governed separately by Oregon Public Records Law, including ORS 192.311 to 192.478. Requests for official jail, sheriff, or court records must go to the public body that maintains those records.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when posted.