Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a visitor types a name, county, or location into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be retained long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law, court order, or another valid legal process.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical information may be recorded when pages load, mainly to operate the site and understand usage patterns.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and browser version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure site traffic, remember basic preferences, and understand which Skamania custody-record pages visitors use. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the provider that powers the selected lookup tool.
- To understand which jail, court, and locator pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, display errors, or other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, the Skamania County public-records portal, Washington Courts, WADOC, federal locators, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your activity and data are handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across multiple websites and show interest-based ads. That tracking happens under the partner's technology and policies, not under a public-records law such as chapter 42.56 RCW.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. It may be processed or disclosed to the following parties when needed for site operations or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used, but no website, email system, ad network, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless there is a clear need.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact the site so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided directly.
- Request deletion of information when retention is no longer needed.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised as site features, partners, advertising systems, or legal requirements change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date when used.