Information You Provide
Search Queries
When you enter a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. We do not keep those search terms in a separate Wilkin County inmate-record database.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we may keep the information needed to reply. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when pages load.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, if one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and improve page performance. You can block cookies in your browser, although some features may work differently.
How Data Is Used
- Keep the site available and working correctly.
- Send search requests to the proper partner service.
- Understand which Wilkin County custody pages are useful.
- Find technical errors and security issues.
- Display ads that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to Wilkin County pages, jail rosters, Minnesota court and corrections portals, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ads or personalize ads across websites.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be received by search partners that process queries, analytics providers, advertising networks, and law enforcement or government entities when required by valid legal order.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact us if a minor submitted data and you want it reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Request a copy of information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where the law allows.
- Opt out of certain processing where available.
Minnesota government records linked from this site are controlled by the agency that holds them, including access rules under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, such as Minn. Stat. 13.03.
Policy Updates
This policy may change. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.