Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or other search detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we may keep the information you provide so we can read it, respond, and maintain a record of the exchange. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless required by law or a valid legal order.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the site and its service providers may receive technical information when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site, remember basic preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the proper outside search provider.
- To understand which Lewis County jail, FOIL, court, DOCCS, and VINELink pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, security issues, broken links, and performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Links
This site links to resources such as the Lewis County Jail page, Lewis County FOIL form, New York DOCCS lookup, VINELink New York, court resources, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or identifiers to measure ads or show interest-based advertising across websites. Those activities happen on their systems, not in records controlled by this site.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be made available to the following parties when needed:
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that help serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, warrant, or other valid legal demand.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small informational website, but no website, email system, analytics platform, or internet connection can be promised as fully secure. We cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed, lost, or misused.
Users 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 we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- You may ask us to correct inaccurate information in our possession.
- You may request deletion of personal information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- You may opt out of certain processing, including some advertising or cookie-based activity, through browser settings and partner opt-out tools.
Policy Updates
This notice may be updated from time to time. When it changes, the revised version will be posted on this page with the updated wording taking effect when posted.