Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or related detail into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a message connected with this site, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the site may receive routine technical data when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, remember technical preferences, and support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser, although some features may work differently after that change.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the website available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To pass search requests to the partner service selected by the user.
- To understand which Steuben County jail, court, FOIL, and locator pages are useful.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and security or performance issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing context.
Public Records and Outside Links
This website links to sheriff pages, Steuben County FOIL materials, New York DOCCS, New York VINE, court portals, BOP, ICE ODLS, and partner search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the destination site control. New York public-record access is generally governed by the Freedom of Information Law, Public Officers Law Article 6, but each public office applies its own lawful exemptions and procedures.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across different websites for ad measurement or interest-based advertising.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information as a standalone product. Information may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process search requests entered into their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, order, or other legal process.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public information website, but no internet-connected service can be promised as completely secure. We cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed, disclosed, altered, or lost.
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 information, contact us so the issue can be reviewed and the data removed when appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that choice.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised from time to time. Changes take effect when the updated notice is posted on this page with a new effective date or revised text.