Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a name, county, state, or other search term is entered into a partner search tool, that request is sent to the third-party provider that runs the tool. Dallas County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own server as an official jail or court record.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the submitted name, email address, and message content may be kept long enough to review and respond. Those messages are not sold or shared outside the organization except when a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when pages load. That information helps keep the site usable and shows whether pages are working as intended.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is passed to us.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, remember basic preferences, measure page performance, or support advertising. A visitor can block or delete cookies through browser settings, but some features may not behave the same way after cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
Collected data is used for ordinary site operations and to improve the way visitors reach Dallas County and Iowa custody resources.
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Route search requests to the proper partner service.
- Learn which Dallas County jail, roster, and locator pages are useful.
- Find errors, broken links, and technical issues.
- Show ads that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Other Websites
This site links to official jail rosters, Dallas County sheriff resources, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa DOC pages, federal locators, immigration custody tools, and third-party search providers. Once a visitor leaves this site, the other website's own privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technology to measure ads or tailor ads across websites. That activity occurs through their systems and is controlled by their policies.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a list. It may be shared with limited service providers or authorities when needed for the purposes below.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal process.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected system can be made completely secure, so this site cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed, disclosed, altered, or lost.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor submitted personal data, they may ask that it be reviewed and deleted where possible.
Your Data Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives and what data exists, the following requests may be available.
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Ask for deletion of personal data where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing or advertising uses when applicable.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected in the page content.