At Florida Inmate Searches (accessible from floridainmatesearches.org), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. We understand that searching for public records can be a sensitive matter.
This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Florida Inmate Searches and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
1. The “Search Query” Privacy
Guarantee
We want to be explicitly clear about one thing: We do not track, record, or store the specific names or case numbers you enter into the search bars on our website.
When you use our guides to search for an inmate, you are often clicking a link that takes you directly to an official government website (such as a County Sheriff’s Office). Any search terms you enter on their site are subject to their privacy policy. We do not see, log, or save the names of the individuals you are searching for.
2. Information We Collect
Like most standard websites, floridainmatesearches.org follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as a part of hosting services’ analytics.
The information collected by log files includes:
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Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
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Browser type (e.g., Chrome, Safari)
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Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Date and time stamp
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Referring/exit pages
Purpose of Data: This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, preventing fraud, and gathering demographic information. It is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
We use “cookies” to improve your experience. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited.
The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
4. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to floridainmatesearches.org and other sites on the internet.
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Opt-Out: However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our website contains links to other websites (primarily official government .gov and .org sites). Our Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites.
Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for more detailed information.
6. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
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Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
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Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
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Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data.
Our Stance: We do not sell your personal data. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you.
7. GDPR Data Protection Rights
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
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The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
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The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
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The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
8. Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
9. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.