Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you enter a name, county, or other search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Sharp County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact route, we use the information in that message to respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal obligation requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical details from your browser or device when pages load.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when your browser provides it.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and improve performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently after blocking them.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Sharp County roster, court, and facility pages are useful to visitors.
- To detect errors, broken links, abuse, or technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
External Websites
This site links to public jail rosters, the Sharp County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas Department of Corrections resources, Arkansas Judiciary Case Search, VINELink, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Public-record requests to Arkansas custodians are governed by Arkansas FOIA, including Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105, while the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled after you click away.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to understand activity across websites and serve interest-based ads. Those tracking practices happen on their platforms, not through a Sharp County public-record custodian.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to these groups 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 support ads on the site.
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be error-free or breach-proof.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
- Ask for a copy of information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out is available.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.