Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Wood County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own server.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact feature, we use the information you provide to review and respond to that message. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard technical data may be collected when pages load, including:
- IP 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 and similar technologies may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some site features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, usable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Wood County record pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Tools
This site links to sheriff, court, corrections, jail roster, WV DCR, BOP, ICE, VINE, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and terms govern what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by Wood County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by limited outside parties that support the site or comply with legal obligations.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful demand.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public reference website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every unauthorized access, outage, or data incident.
Visitors Under 18
The 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 it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Ask that personal information be deleted where applicable.
- Opt out of certain uses when the law gives you that right.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version when changes are made.