Effective date: August 2, 2026
Information You Submit
Search terms
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates the tool. Brazoria County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's policy controls its handling of the query.
Messages
Information sent by email or a contact form is kept as needed to answer the message and maintain the correspondence. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Routine logs and measurement tools may collect limited technical information when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring page or site, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar storage help measure how visitors use the site and support site functions. Browser controls can reject or remove cookies, though blocking them may change how some features behave.
How Information Is Used
Collected data supports ordinary site operations.
- Keep pages available, responsive, and secure
- Send a search request to the selected partner service
- Understand which Brazoria County guides visitors use
- Diagnose faults and improve performance
- Display advertising that may reflect inferred interests
Other Websites and Advertising
Pages link to Brazoria County release records, sheriff and corrections offices, government portals, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's privacy policy and security practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own tools to measure activity across websites or select interest-based ads. That processing occurs on their systems and is governed by their notices and controls.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed in the limited settings described here.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site performance
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads
- Law enforcement or another government body responding to a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for information under this site's control. No internet connection, storage system, or transmission method is completely secure, so the site cannot promise protection against every breach or unauthorized event.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor submitted information, use the Get in Touch page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the ability to verify a request, a person may ask for a copy of personal data held by this site, correction of inaccurate data, deletion, or an opt-out from certain processing. Browser and device controls can also manage cookies and interest-based advertising. A request does not alter records held by Brazoria County, TDCJ, a court, or another government agency.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised as site practices or legal requirements change. A revised version will appear on this page with a new effective date. Continued use after publication is subject to the updated notice.