Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar query into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Lancaster County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads.
- The IP address used for the visit.
- Browser name, browser version, and related settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, measure performance, support advertising, and keep basic functions working. You can block cookies through your browser, although some features or measurements may work differently after you do.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the correct search partner.
- To understand which Lancaster County jail, court, and locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose broken pages, spam, abuse, and technical errors.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, the NextRequest FOIA portal, Virginia court systems, VADOC, VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and terms of the destination site control that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure views, clicks, or activity across websites. Their collection happens through their platforms, not through records hosted by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone customer list. It may be processed or disclosed in the limited situations below.
- Search providers that handle submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics services that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this site, but no website, server, or internet transmission can be made completely secure. This notice does not promise that information will be immune from every error, misuse, or unauthorized access event.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not needed or legally required.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated wording will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the page content.