Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or other lookup detail into a search tool on this site, that request is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Lafayette County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
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 those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when a page loads. That information helps keep the Lafayette County pages usable and helps identify problems.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and to support normal site functions. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Data Is Used
- To keep the website available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct outside search provider.
- To understand which Lafayette County inmate-record pages visitors use most.
- To find broken links, errors, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to a visitor's interests.
Outside Websites and Tools
This site links to government resources such as sheriff pages, Missouri Case.net, Missouri Department of Corrections tools, VINELink, BOP, ICE, county open-records pages, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or show targeted ads. Those activities occur on the partner's systems, not on a Lafayette County government system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Some information may be available to limited service providers or authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process a lookup submitted through their tool.
- Analytics providers that measure website performance and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, warrant, court order, or other lawful demand requires it.
Security Practices
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure. We cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed, altered, or disclosed despite those efforts.
Visitors 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, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold, if any.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that information be deleted when applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing when the law provides that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as site features, partners, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date when applicable.