At County Jails, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our website, https://county-jail.org, provides information about U.S. county jails and inmate lookups. We do not offer any services, communities, commitments, tools, platforms, or any similar offerings. This page outlines how we handle personal data and ensures compliance with GDPR.
Data Collection and Usage
County Jails does not actively collect personal data from users who visit our website. The information provided on our website is for informational purposes only. However, some data may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
Any data collected is used solely for analytical purposes to monitor website traffic, understand user preferences, and enhance the quality of our content. We do not provide services, communities, commitments, tools, or platforms that require user data submissions.
Legal Basis for Data Processing
Under GDPR, data processing must have a legal basis. County Jails processes data based on legitimate interest and user consent. We only use anonymous data collected through analytics for website improvement. No personal information is required or stored by us. Users may opt out of analytics tracking through their browser settings.
User Rights Under GDPR
As a user of County Jails, you have specific rights under GDPR, including:
- Right to Access: You can request access to any personal data that may be collected.
- Right to Rectification: If any information collected is incorrect, you have the right to request corrections.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of any data collected.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data.
- Right to Restriction: You can request restrictions on data processing.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to transfer any collected data to another entity.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time if data processing is based on consent.
Users can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@county-jail.org.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
County Jails may use cookies and third-party analytics to understand website usage trends. Cookies help improve the browsing experience by remembering user preferences and analyzing website traffic. Users can manage or disable cookies through browser settings.
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, and no personal data is sold or shared with third parties.
Data Retention Policy
We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose. Since our website does not collect personally identifiable information, we do not store user data beyond analytics purposes.
All data collected through analytics is automatically deleted after a set period, ensuring compliance with GDPR. Users who wish to have their data removed can contact us at info@county-jail.org.
Data Security Measures
County Jails implements industry-standard security measures to protect any data collected. While we do not store personal data, we ensure website security through:
- SSL encryption to protect website connections.
- Regular monitoring of website performance and security.
- Protection against unauthorized access and data breaches.
We do not provide services, communities, commitments, tools, or platforms that require sensitive personal information. Our website serves as an informational resource only.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
County Jails does not share user data with third parties, advertisers, or external platforms. However, third-party analytics tools may collect anonymized data to analyze website traffic.
Users concerned about third-party tracking can disable cookies through browser settings. County Jails is not responsible for data collected by external platforms linked on our website. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies before interacting with external sites.
International Data Transfers
As a U.S.-based website, County Jails does not transfer data outside the United States. Any data collected through analytics is stored in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) can contact us regarding data transfers and compliance concerns.
Children’s Data and GDPR Compliance
County Jails does not knowingly collect or process data from individuals under 16 years of age. Our website is intended for general information purposes and does not require user registration or data submissions.
Parents or guardians who believe that a minor has provided personal information can contact us at info@county-jail.org to request data removal.
Changes to This GDPR Compliance Statement
County Jails reserves the right to update this GDPR Compliance statement to reflect changes in data protection regulations. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
In case of significant changes, we will notify users by updating this page. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of our GDPR policies.
