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Privacy Notice

This notice explains what information may be collected when people use Mesa County Inmate Population, how that information is used, and when it may be shared. By using this private site, you accept the practices described here.

Information You Submit

Search Terms

When you type a name, location, or other term into a search tool on this site, that request is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Mesa County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.

Messages

If you email or otherwise send a message about the site, the information in that message is used to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization except when required by law.

Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, this site may receive basic technical details when a page loads:

  • The internet protocol address used for the visit.
  • The browser name and version.
  • The device type and operating system.
  • Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
  • The referring website, when one is available.
  • Date and time stamps tied to site activity.

Cookies

Cookies may be used to understand traffic patterns and improve the site. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.

How Information Is Used

  • To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
  • To pass search requests to the correct partner service.
  • To see which Mesa County jail, court, CDOC, BOP, ICE, and VINELink topics are most useful to readers.
  • To locate technical problems and fix broken paths.
  • To display advertising that may be based on general interests.

Outside Links and Public Record Sites

This site links to resources such as the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, the Mesa County inmate locator, Colorado Judicial Branch pages, CDOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for targeted advertising. That tracking occurs on their platforms, not through an official Mesa County or Colorado public-records portal. Public-record requests to MCSO may be governed by the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, C.R.S. 24-72-301, and the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. 24-72-201, as applicable.

Who May Receive Information

Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed or processed by the following parties when needed:

  • Search partners that handle submitted lookup requests.
  • Analytics vendors that help measure site usage.
  • Advertising networks that place 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 connected with this site. No website, server, email system, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof.

Users Under 18

This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact the site so it can be reviewed for deletion.

Your Data Choices

  • You may ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
  • You may request correction of information that is inaccurate.
  • You may request deletion where applicable.
  • You may opt out of certain processing where the law allows.

Policy Updates

This privacy notice may be changed from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date or revised text.