Information You Submit
Search Terms
Names, locations, or other details typed into a search box may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. The site does not keep a separate local log of those search terms. Public records in Illinois may be available under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, including 5 ILCS 140/3, but this private site is not an Illinois public body and does not process FOIA requests.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we may keep the message long enough to read it, respond, and maintain ordinary business records. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Basic technical information may be collected when a page loads. That information helps the site function, detect errors, and understand how visitors use public jail and court-record pages.
- IP address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring site, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used for analytics, advertising, and site performance. A browser can block or delete cookies. Some features, including partner search tools or ad settings, may work differently when cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To see which Stephenson County jail, court, or facility pages are useful.
- To diagnose broken links, display issues, or security problems.
- To show advertising that may be based on general interests.
Other Websites
The site links to sheriff pages, jail information pages, Judici, IDOC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy and terms control its data handling.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or deliver interest-based ads across different websites. Their tracking is controlled by those providers, not by this site.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be shared with limited service providers or disclosed when legally required.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and errors.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect site data. No internet-connected service can be made completely secure, so we cannot promise that information will never be accessed, lost, delayed, or misused by an unauthorized party.
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 personal data, contact us so the material can be reviewed and deleted when appropriate.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Ask for deletion of personal data when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date or visible revision, and continued use of the site means the updated notice applies.