Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other search detail is entered into a search tool supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not store those search terms on its own server.
Messages
If you email or submit a message about the site, the message and reply information may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical data may be collected when a page loads or when a visitor moves through the site.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage, support analytics, and improve performance. Most browsers let users block or delete cookies, although some features may work differently after cookies are limited.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To route searches to the search partner that operates the tool being used.
- To understand which New York County custody and court pages visitors use most.
- To find errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
The site links to NYC DOC pages, NYC OpenRecords, NYC311, WebCrims, New York State DOCCS, BOP, ICE, court resources, and third-party search services. Once a visitor opens another website, that website's privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ad performance or interest-based activity across websites. That tracking is handled by the partner, not by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be shared with limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with the law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and this notice does not promise breach-proof storage or transmission.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Choices
- Request a copy of personal information the site maintains.
- Ask that inaccurate personal information be corrected.
- Request deletion of information when deletion is legally and operationally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where a legal right to opt out applies.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Revised language will be posted on this page with the updated version controlling after posting.