Data Governance & Privacy Standards

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 25, 2026 · Last Updated: August 25, 2026

At InmateRoster.net (accessible from https://inmateroster.net), the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by InmateRoster.net and how we use and protect it.

1. Nature of Public Government Records

InmateRoster.net is an independent informational directory aggregating publicly available criminal custody records, jail rosters, and booking data published by official law enforcement agencies (such as county sheriff's departments and municipal detention centers) pursuant to state Freedom of Information laws and the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

We do not create, modify, or originate criminal history records. All records displayed on this platform reflect official public information at the time of synchronization.

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

Google is a third-party vendor on our site. Google uses cookies, including DoubleClick cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based on their visit to inmateroster.net and other websites on the internet.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to InmateRoster.net and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the Network Advertising Initiative Consumer Opt-Out.

3. Log Files & Web Analytics

InmateRoster.net follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Notice)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal information collected by the website.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Direct us not to sell or share your personal data (We do not sell personal data).

To exercise any of these rights, please submit your request through our Contact Page.

5. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to the full suite of data protection rights:

  • The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal information.
  • The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.
  • The right to data portability.

6. Court-Ordered Expungements & Record Suppression

We strictly honor certified court expungements, sealings, pardons, and dismissals. If your public record has been formally sealed or expunged by a court of law, you may submit documentation via our Verified Corrections Portal or email us at support@inmateroster.net for prompt evaluation and removal.

7. Contacting Our Privacy Office

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact our compliance team:

Email: support@inmateroster.net