Information You Provide
Search Entries
When a visitor types a name, county, state, or other detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and handle the request. We do not share those messages outside our operation unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, the site may receive basic technical data when a page loads. This helps measure performance, detect errors, and understand general use.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when a browser provides one.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and improve page behavior. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may work differently after cookies are limited.
How Data Is Used
- Keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- Learn which Muscatine County pages are useful to readers.
- Find broken links, loading issues, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be matched to broad visitor interests.
Outside Websites
The site links to sheriff pages, jail resources, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa DOC tools, VINELink, federal locators, ICE ODLS, statutes, and third-party search providers. After a visitor follows an outside link, that other website's privacy notice and terms control its data use.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies, pixels, or similar systems to recognize activity across websites. That tracking happens on the partner's systems, not in a local database controlled by this site.
Limited Sharing
We do not sell personal information. Data may still be handled by the outside parties needed to operate site features and comply with the law.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that report aggregate site use.
- Advertising networks that serve and measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information connected with the site. No website, network, or internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure, and no breach-proof guarantee is made.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so the relevant data can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion of data where the law permits it.
- Opt out of certain processing when an opt-out right applies.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised as the site, search partners, analytics tools, ad services, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.