Information You Choose to Provide
Search Entries
When a name, location, or other search term is entered into a partner search tool, 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 send an email or other message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. It is not shared outside the organization except when disclosure is required by law.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical information when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is supplied by the browser.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site traffic and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features or advertising settings may work differently after cookies are limited.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Thomas County custody and records pages are most useful.
- To diagnose broken links, browser errors, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites and Public Records
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, court portals, corrections resources, VINELink Kansas, federal locators, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy rules of the destination site apply.
Kansas public-record materials may be requested or withheld under laws such as the Kansas Open Records Act, including K.S.A. 45-215, K.S.A. 45-218, and K.S.A. 45-221. Those public-record rules govern official agencies, not this private site's handling of routine website data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be available to the following parties when needed:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal requirement applies.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used, but no website, server, network, or internet transmission can be promised to be completely secure.
Visitors 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 through the contacts page.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site maintains.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing when an opt-out right applies.
Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and will apply after they are published.