Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Franklin County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own servers.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we keep the information needed to review and answer the message. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or measurements may work differently if they are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Franklin County custody and records pages are most useful.
- Diagnose broken links, errors, and technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
Other Websites and Public Records
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, Washington Courts and Odyssey resources, DOC, BOP, ICE, public-records portals, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls. Washington public records may also be governed by laws such as the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, jail-record provisions in RCW 70.48.100, and the Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW 10.97.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or deliver interest-based ads across websites. Those activities are controlled by the partner, not by Franklin County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be made available to limited service providers or authorities when needed.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure website usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website. No internet-connected system can be promised as fully secure, so we cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed, disclosed, altered, or lost.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor submitted information to this site, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information that is wrong.
- Request deletion where deletion is available by law and technically possible.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Revised terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when applicable.