Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other search term is typed into a search tool on the site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Nicholas County Inmate Population does not keep its own local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard technical information may be collected when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support analytics or advertising. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Nicholas County custody and records pages are useful.
- To diagnose technical errors and security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Links to Other Sites
This site links to jail roster tools, Nicholas County offices, Kentucky courts, KY DOC, VINELink, federal locators, and third-party search providers. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of that outside site apply.
Advertising partners may collect data on their own systems to measure ads or show interest-based advertising across websites.
Who May Receive Information
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be received by:
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful process.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected site can be guaranteed breach-proof, uninterrupted, or immune from unauthorized access.
Users Under 18
The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law permits.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.