Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a partner search tool, that entry is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and manage the request. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like many websites, this site may receive basic technical details when a page loads, including:
- The IP address used for the visit.
- The browser type and version.
- The device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps connected to site activity.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand traffic patterns, remember basic preferences, and measure site performance. You can block cookies in your browser, but some features or measurements may work differently after they are blocked.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the partner service chosen by the visitor.
- To understand which St. Charles County, Missouri custody and record pages are useful.
- To detect technical problems and improve page performance.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to county jail and corrections pages, Missouri Case.net, Missouri Department of Corrections tools, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and Missouri Sunshine Law or open-records resources such as RSMo 610.011. Once you leave this site, the destination website's own privacy policy and terms control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking is handled on their platforms, not as an official St. Charles County or Missouri government function.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be handled by the following categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process a visitor's submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site, but no website, server, email system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
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 the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- You may ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- You may request deletion of information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- You may opt out of certain processing, including some cookie-based or advertising uses.
Notice Changes
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Any updated version will be posted on this page with the new effective language.