Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar query into a search box supplied by a third-party search provider, that query is passed to the provider that operates the tool. Hanover County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own database.
Messages
If you email us or submit a contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain ordinary records of the exchange. Contact messages are not shared outside the site operation unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a browser loads a page. That can include:
- IP address.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site, support analytics, remember basic preferences, and help advertising systems function. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some features may work differently if cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
- To route search requests to the correct search partner.
- To understand which Hanover County custody and record pages are useful to visitors.
- To detect errors, abuse, security issues, and broken features.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Official Records and Outside Websites
Hanover County Inmate Population links to official jail, sheriff, court, corrections, FOIA, and public-record resources. Virginia public-record access is generally governed by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Va. Code Title 2.2, Chapter 37, along with court rules and agency-specific record limits. This policy covers data handled by this site, not the records practices of those government offices.
Once you click to a jail roster, a sheriff or county page, a court portal, a corrections locator, an ad, or a third-party search tool, that outside site's privacy policy and data practices apply. Some advertising partners may use their own cookies or tracking tools across multiple websites.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be shared or processed in limited ways by these categories of recipients:
- Search partners that operate sponsored search boxes or lookup tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, regulators, or other government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, warrant, or other valid legal process.
Security
Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are used to protect information handled through this site. No website, server, email account, or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure, so security is handled as a best effort rather than a promise that no incident can 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 parent or guardian may request that it be reviewed for deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site maintains about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion of information, subject to legal and operational limits.
- Opt out of certain processing when an applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page, and a newer effective date may be used when the policy changes materially.