Privacy Notice

This notice describes the information collected when someone uses Benewah County Released Inmates, how that information supports site functions, and when it may reach another party. It also explains cookies, outside links, security limits, and user choices. Continued use of the site means acceptance of these practices.

Information You Submit

A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent directly to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's policy governs its handling of a submitted query.

If you send an email or contact message, we retain the information needed to read and answer it. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Automatic Technical Information

Standard logs and measurement tools may record technical details when a page loads.

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring website, when supplied
  • Visit dates and timestamps

Cookies help measure use and support site functions. Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked or deleted, though some features may work differently after that choice.


How Information Is Used

Collected information supports limited operating and measurement needs.

  • Keep pages available and responsive
  • Send a search request to the selected partner
  • Understand which Benewah County resources are useful
  • Find errors and address technical faults
  • Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests

Outside Sites and Advertising

Links may lead to the Benewah County Sheriff, Idaho Department of Correction, court portals, federal locators, release-record sources, or outside search services. Once a visitor leaves, the destination's privacy policy and security practices apply.

Advertising partners may use their own technology to measure activity across websites and select targeted ads. That processing takes place through their systems, not as a Benewah County government function. Idaho public-record requests are separately governed by Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1 and the policy of the office receiving the request.


Parties That May Receive Data

We do not sell personal information. Data may still be processed or disclosed in these limited settings:

  • Search partners that handle a query
  • Analytics providers that measure site use
  • Advertising networks that deliver ads
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal demand

Security Is Best Effort

Reasonable, commonly used safeguards are applied to information under our control. No website, network, or storage method is completely secure. We cannot promise that data will never be intercepted, lost, misused, or exposed.


Use by Minors

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 Contacts page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and the information actually held, a person may ask to:

  • Receive a copy of personal data we maintain
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete personal information where required
  • Opt out of processing where an applicable right permits it

These requests concern data controlled by this private site. Requests for a sheriff, court, IDOC, VINE, search partner, or advertising provider must go to that organization.


Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised as practices or legal requirements change. A new version takes effect when posted here with its updated effective date.