Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search Tools
A name, county, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Amherst County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own system. The provider’s privacy terms govern its handling of the query.
Messages Sent to Us
When you send an email or contact message, we keep the information needed to read and answer it. We do not disclose a message outside the organization unless the response requires a service provider or the law requires disclosure.
Technical Data Collected
Normal website systems may record basic technical details when a page loads. This information helps deliver pages, understand traffic, and address errors.
- Your internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- The referring page, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookies and Similar Files
Cookies may be used to understand site use and remember limited preferences. You can block or delete cookies through browser settings, though some features may work differently afterward.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports operation of this private reference site and its connected services.
- Maintain site speed and availability
- Send search requests to the selected provider
- Measure which pages readers use
- Detect and repair technical faults
- Display advertising that may reflect interests
Websites Beyond Our Control
Links may lead to BRRJA, Amherst County, VADOC, Virginia courts, federal locators, release-record resources, or outside search services. The destination’s own privacy policy applies after you leave this site.
Advertising providers may use their own technology to measure activity across websites and select targeted advertisements. That processing occurs under their systems and terms, not under this notice alone.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be provided where needed for operation or compliance:
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
We use ordinary safeguards suited to the information handled by the site. No website, internet link, storage system, or transmission method is fully secure, so we cannot promise protection from every breach or unauthorized event.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Get in Touch page to request its deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the information we actually hold, you may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal data held about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete information that need not be retained
- Opt out of processing where an opt-out right applies
Changes to This Notice
Privacy practices and site services may change. A revised notice will be posted on this page and will show a new effective date when an update takes effect.