Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool on this site, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Montague County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or message connected with this site, we may keep the information long enough to read it, respond, and manage the request. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads.
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or partner tools may not behave the same way if cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- To understand which Montague County jail and records pages are useful.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to the sheriff's roster, the Montague County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, VINELink, federal locators, court portals, and third-party search services. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by Montague County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be available to the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. You should not treat any website as a perfectly secure place to send sensitive information.
Visitors 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 it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information in our possession.
- Request deletion of information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Changes
This notice may be updated as the site, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Any revised version will be posted on this page with the updated text.