Information You Submit
Search Queries
When a visitor enters a name, county, state, or other search detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the outside provider that powers the tool. Mercer County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms. The provider's own privacy terms apply to the search once it leaves this site.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the details in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and handle follow-up. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps keep the pages working and helps identify errors or unusual traffic.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website or search source, when available.
- Date and time stamps tied to page activity.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site, remember basic settings, support analytics, or help advertising partners measure activity. Browser settings can block or delete cookies. Some features may behave differently when cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
Collected data is used for limited site operations and measurement. It is not used to create an official inmate, court, or criminal-history record.
- Keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- Understand which Mercer County pages are most useful.
- Find and repair broken links, technical errors, and performance issues.
- Support advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing context.
Outside Websites
The site links to county jail pages, sheriff and corrections resources, Pennsylvania court and open-records portals, the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law process, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies, pixels, or similar technology to measure ads or deliver interest-based advertising across websites. That activity happens on partner systems, not as an official Mercer County record process.
Who May Receive Data
Mercer County Inmate Population does not sell personal messages. Limited data may be made available to service providers or legal authorities in the situations below.
- Search partners that process a submitted lookup request.
- Analytics services that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that support ad delivery and reporting.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or similar legal process requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical steps are used to protect site data. No website, email system, analytics tool, or internet connection can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is needed for the specific contact request.
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, a parent or guardian may request deletion of that submission.
Your Data Choices
A user may ask about personal data that this site controls, subject to identity verification and applicable law.
- Request a copy of data held by the site.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised when site features, vendors, laws, or privacy practices change. Updates are posted on this page and apply from the time they are published, unless the notice states a later effective date.