Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other query is entered into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages and Contact Requests
If you send an email or contact message about this site, the message may be kept long enough to review it, respond, and maintain basic records of the communication. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Routine technical data may be collected when pages load so the site can function, diagnose problems, and understand basic usage patterns.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps for visits.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked or deleted, but some site features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, responsive, and working correctly.
- To send search requests to the proper partner service.
- To understand which Pickens County custody pages are useful to visitors.
- To find broken links, errors, and technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Links Leaving This Site
The site links to sheriff rosters, jail information, court portals, ADOC pages, BOP and ICE tools, and third-party search services. Once you follow an outside link, that website's own privacy practices and policies apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking occurs through their platforms, not through official Pickens County, Alabama, records systems.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. It may be available to the following parties when needed for the site to operate or when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect site information. No internet-connected website can be guaranteed breach-proof, so sensitive official matters should be handled directly with the sheriff's office, jail, court, ADOC, BOP, or ICE rather than through this site.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact the site so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Ask that inaccurate personal data be corrected.
- Ask that personal data be deleted where appropriate.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised as site practices, partner tools, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.