Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a search box powered by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. Madison County Inmate Population does not store or log those search terms on its own servers.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we may keep the message and any contact details you provide so we can respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads. That information helps operate the site and understand whether pages about Madison County Jail, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa DOC, and related record routes are working correctly.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring site or link, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure site use and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, though some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service that powers a search tool.
- To understand which Madison County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To detect errors, broken pages, security issues, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Links Away From This Site
Madison County Inmate Population links to jail roster pages, the Madison County website, Iowa Courts Online, the Iowa Department of Corrections locator, Iowa VINELink, federal locator tools, open-records resources such as Iowa Code chapter 22, and third-party search services. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own technologies to measure activity across websites and show targeted ads. That tracking happens under their systems and policies, not under this site's direct control.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared or made available in the limited situations below.
- Search partners that process searches submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure site traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or similar legal process.
Security Practices
We use reasonable, standard security practices for a site of this type. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed breach-proof, so we cannot promise that information submitted or transmitted online will always remain secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information to this site, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Choices
- You may ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- You may ask us to correct information you believe is wrong.
- You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational limits.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date when the notice is changed.