Information You Enter
Search Terms
If you type a name, county, or location into a search tool on this site, the query may be sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a contact message, we use the information in that message to review and answer it. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring site, when one is passed to us.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and improve page performance. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not behave the same way afterward.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Manitowoc County jail, court, DOC, BOP, and ICE pages visitors use.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to Manitowoc County jail pages, sheriff records resources, Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, Wisconsin DOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination website control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize browsing activity across different websites for interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be handled by limited outside parties when needed for the site to function or when required by law.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that report aggregate site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government authorities when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process requires disclosure.
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every failure, misuse, or unauthorized access.
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, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that choice.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updated wording takes effect when posted on this page with the current version replacing the prior one.