Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or similar detail into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that provider receives the query so it can run the search. This site does not store those search terms in its own jail-record database, and it does not operate the Berrien OffenderIndex roster, GDC locator, BOP locator, or ICE ODLS.
Messages
If you send an email or message about the site, the information you provide may be kept long enough to review and answer it. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Technical Information Collected
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical information when a page loads or when a browser interacts with site features.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website or search page, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, remember basic preferences, measure ad performance, and improve page behavior. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct third-party search provider when a visitor chooses to use that tool.
- To understand which Berrien County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, display errors, security issues, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on broad interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, the Berrien OffenderIndex roster, Georgia Department of Corrections pages, court resources, federal locators, ICE resources, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's own privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technology on their systems to measure ads or show interest-based advertising across websites. Their collection and use of that data is governed by their own policies.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data as a record product. Information may be shared with limited parties when needed for site operation, search functionality, advertising, analytics, or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process a query you submit through their tool.
- Analytics providers that help measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks and related service providers.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or other lawful demand requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, so we cannot promise that data transmission or storage will always be completely secure.
Visitors 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 to the site, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing, including some cookie-based tracking, where available.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.