Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or similar query is entered into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. Winston County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or otherwise send a message about a page, such as a Winston County court-record link or a facility contact, the message may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect 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 website, if one sent the visit.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand how visitors use the site and whether pages about jail records, mugshots, or MDOC searches are working as intended. Browser settings can block cookies, but some features or measurements may work differently when they are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, readable, and fast.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Winston County inmate, court, and facility pages are useful.
- To find technical errors and improve site reliability.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Links Beyond This Site
Pages may link to resources such as the Winston County Sheriff page, the WCCRCF page, the MDOC inmate search, Mississippi VINE, court portals, and outside search providers. After you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy controls its data practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking takes place under the partner's policies, not under the control of this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be handled by limited parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process search queries.
- Analytics services that measure page use.
- Advertising networks that serve ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected system can be promised as perfectly secure, and this policy does not guarantee that a breach or unauthorized access can never occur.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request may be sent for review.
Your Choices and Data Rights
- Request a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Public records held by Winston County, MDOC, or a court are controlled by those offices, not by this site. Mississippi Public Records Act requests, including requests involving Section 25-61-5 timing or written explanations, should be sent to the public body that maintains the record.
Policy Changes
This policy may be revised as the site, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective language.