Information You Provide
Search Entries
When a name, county, state, or other search term is entered into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Mercer County Inmate Population does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when pages load. That data helps diagnose errors, understand traffic, and keep the site available.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure site use and support advertising or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some tools may work differently after they are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Maintain site speed, security, and basic function.
- Send search requests to the proper partner service.
- Understand which Mercer County record pages are useful.
- Find broken links, display issues, and technical errors.
- Support advertising that may be matched to user interests.
Other Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, court portals, Ohio public-record resources, state and federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination website's privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. Those tools operate under the partner's rules, not under the control of Mercer County Inmate Population.
Limited Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Information may be made available only to limited parties that help operate the site or when a legal obligation requires disclosure.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and errors.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies under a valid legal order.
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used to protect information handled through the site. No website, email system, server, or internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure or immune from unauthorized access.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request review or deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold, if any.
- Request correction of information that is wrong.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective version reflected by the changed text.