Information You Submit
Search Terms
A name or location entered in a search tool passes to the third-party company operating that tool. Stephenson County Recent Arrests does not store or log those terms on its own systems.
Messages
We retain email or contact-form messages as needed to answer them. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Automatic Technical Data
Routine logs may record:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device and operating system;
- pages viewed and time spent;
- the referring website, if available; and
- date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies help measure use of the site. You may block them in your browser, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
- Operate and improve site performance.
- Send a search request to the selected partner.
- Understand which pages help visitors.
- Diagnose technical problems.
- Display advertising that may reflect user interests.
Websites Beyond This One
Links lead to the Stephenson County Sheriff and jail, Illinois Department of Corrections, government portals, booking resources, and outside search tools. After you follow a link, that operator’s privacy policy applies.
Advertising partners may track activity across websites for interest-based advertising. That processing occurs on their systems.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may be handled by:
- search partners processing a query;
- analytics providers;
- advertising networks; and
- law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security Measures
Reasonable, standard safeguards are used, but no internet-connected service can guarantee complete or breach-proof security.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. Contact us to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion.
- Object to or opt out of eligible processing.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised. Changes take effect when posted here with an updated effective date.