Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you enter a name, location, or other search detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. We do not keep or log those search terms in our own site database.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message through a contact feature, we use the information you provide to read and respond to that message. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical and usage information when pages load.
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps connected to visits.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and help advertising systems measure activity. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, but some features may load or behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the website operating, reachable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the partner service selected by the search tool.
- To understand which Mahaska County inmate-record pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, page errors, and other technical issues.
- To show advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
This site links to sheriff and jail pages, Iowa corrections resources, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa Code chapter 22 references, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination website apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based advertising. That tracking occurs on their platforms and under their policies, not as records hosted by this site.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be made available to the parties that help operate or protect the site.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, or another valid legal process.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be fully secure. We cannot promise that information transmitted to or from the site will be protected from every possible unauthorized access or technical failure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted information to us, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information you believe is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Any update will be posted on this page, and the posted version controls after it appears here.