Information You Submit
Search Queries
When a name, location, or similar search term is entered into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep a separate local log of those search terms. Ohio public-record sources, including records governed by the Ohio Public Records Act, remain controlled by the public office or outside provider that publishes them.
Messages and Contact Requests
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement, court order, or similar obligation requires disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard technical data may be collected when pages load or when site services are used.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name, browser version, and related settings.
- Device type, operating system, and general device details.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website or search source, when available.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, measure performance, remember basic preferences, and support advertising. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
- To pass search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Richland County jail, roster, court, and facility pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, display problems, and other technical issues.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing context.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail roster resources, court portals, Ohio corrections sites, federal locators, and third-party search providers. After you leave this site, the destination site's own privacy policy and terms control how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking happens under the partner's controls, not as an official Richland County or Ohio government function.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a stand-alone customer list. It may be available to limited service providers or authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics services used to measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, legal process, or other binding requirement applies.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information, but no website, server, email system, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Users should treat online communications accordingly.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, a parent or guardian may request review and deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site, if any.
- Ask that inaccurate information you provided be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is no longer needed or legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Public records about arrests, jail custody, court cases, or Ohio corrections status are controlled by the public office or third-party source that maintains them. Requests to change those records must go to the record holder.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with the updated text taking effect when published.