Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other search detail is entered into a search tool on this site, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Amherst County Inmate Population does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law, legal process, or a valid government order.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical data may be collected when pages load or when a browser interacts with site features.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when a browser provides it.
- Dates and times of visits.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and support routine site functions. A browser can be set to block or delete cookies, although some features or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Amherst County record pages are being used.
- To detect errors, broken links, abuse, or technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Links to Other Sites
This site links to jail rosters, the Amherst County Sheriff's Office, BRRJA resources, Virginia court systems, the Virginia Department of Corrections, VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search services. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that outside site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or tracking technologies to measure ads or show targeted advertising across websites. Those activities occur on the partners' systems, not inside official Amherst County or Virginia government records systems.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone customer list. It may be handled by limited parties that support this site's functions.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics services used to measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks used to place or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for this site, but no website, server, email system, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. This policy does not promise breach-proof storage or transmission.
Users Under 18
This 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 Data Rights
- Ask what personal data, if any, is held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information held by this site.
- Request deletion where retention is not legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Changes
This privacy policy may be revised from time to time. Updates are posted on this page and take effect when published with the revised effective date or page content.