Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or related detail into a search tool on this site, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Chisago County Inmate Population 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 kept long enough to review it and respond. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads, including:
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic, remember limited preferences, and measure how visitors move through the pages. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Data Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To pass search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Chisago County jail, court, DOC, BOP, ICE, and VINELink resource pages are useful to visitors.
- To find errors, broken links, or other technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to resources connected with Sheriff Brandon Thyen's office, including the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, the Corrections | Jail Division, the Chisago County Inmate Locator, Minnesota court and corrections resources, the DOC locator, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based advertising. Those tracking choices and opt-out tools are managed by the advertising partner, not by Chisago County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may, however, 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 help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that display or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies if a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed against every error, intrusion, or misuse, so no breach-proof promise is made.
Visitors 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 us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we may hold about you.
- Request correction of information you believe is wrong.
- Ask that information be deleted where deletion is available.
- Opt out of certain processing when an applicable law gives that right.
Notice Changes
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Revised wording will be posted on this page with the new effective version when changes are made.