Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or other lookup detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. This site does not maintain its own jail roster, release-record database, or local log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. Messages are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law, court order, subpoena, or another valid legal process.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when a page loads. That information helps diagnose errors, understand traffic, and keep pages available.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on page.
- Referring website or search source, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure site use, remember technical preferences, support advertising, and improve page performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may behave differently if cookies are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- Operate, secure, and improve the site.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Choctaw County release-record pages are useful.
- Find broken links, page errors, and performance issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links
This site links to sheriff pages, Alabama court portals, ADOC, ABPP, VNS, VINELink, federal locators, statutes, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of that outside site control your visit.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies, pixels, or similar tools to measure ads or show interest-based ads across websites. Those tools operate on the partner's systems, not as a Choctaw County government service.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be made available to limited parties that help run, measure, or lawfully administer the site.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page behavior.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information handled through the site. No website, email system, analytics platform, or advertising system can be guaranteed breach-proof, so no absolute security promise is made.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted personal information, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may change as site features, partners, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the current wording taking effect when published.