Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search
A name, place, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. Marion County Recent Arrests does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's policy governs its receipt and handling of the query.
Messages Sent to Us
Email and contact-form messages are retained as needed to read the request, respond, and maintain an appropriate record of the exchange. We do not share a message beyond the organization unless disclosure is required by law or a valid legal process.
Technical Information Collected
Ordinary server, analytics, and advertising systems may receive technical details when a page loads. These details help operate the site and understand broad patterns of use.
- The internet protocol address used for the request
- Browser name and version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when available
- Date and time stamps for visits
Cookies and Similar Tools
Cookies may be used to measure how visitors move through the site and support site or advertising functions. A browser can reject or remove cookies. Some features may work differently when cookies are blocked.
Reasons We Use Data
Collected information is used only for ordinary site, search, measurement, communication, and advertising functions.
- Keep pages available, stable, and responsive
- Send search requests to the selected partner service
- Learn which Marion County resources visitors find useful
- Diagnose errors, misuse, and technical faults
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Websites Beyond Our Control
Links may lead to the Marion County Sheriff's Office roster, Alabama Department of Corrections resources, court or government portals, federal locators, news sources, and outside search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy terms apply. We do not control how those sites collect, retain, secure, or disclose information.
Advertising providers may use their own systems to recognize activity across different websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking takes place through their technology, subject to their policies and available opt-out controls.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may pass to service providers or public authorities in the circumstances described here.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Safeguarding Information
Reasonable, commonly used safeguards are applied to information under our control. No website, network, storage service, or internet transmission can be promised as fully secure or breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal data that is not needed for a message.
Visitors Younger Than Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly seek or collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted personal information may use the Get in Touch page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the limits of our systems, a visitor may make the following requests about personal information held by us.
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Ask that qualifying information be erased
- Object to or opt out of certain processing
Requests should include enough detail to locate the information and confirm the requester is entitled to act on it. These rights do not control data independently held by MCSO, ADOC, a court, a search partner, or another linked organization.
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised as site practices, providers, or legal duties change. A revised version becomes effective when posted here with an updated effective date.