Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, or location into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Wayne County Inmate Population does not keep a separate local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical information when a page loads.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support ads or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some site features or partner tools may work differently after you do.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to outside search partners.
- To understand which Wayne County jail, court, MODOC, BOP, ICE, and MOVANS resource pages are useful.
- To diagnose broken links, errors, or other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to public-record and custody resources such as sheriff and jail references, MODOC, Missouri Case.net, BOP, ICE ODLS, VINELink/MOVANS, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or interest-based advertising. Those activities happen on their systems, not as official Wayne County or Missouri government activity.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site 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
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can be made fully secure, so this notice does not promise that unauthorized access or loss can never happen.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact the site so the request can be reviewed and the information can be removed when appropriate.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask for deletion of information when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. A revised version will be posted on this page with the new effective date when changes are made.