Information You Provide
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other search detail is entered into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you email us or submit a contact message, the information in that message is kept as needed to read it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads or a visitor moves through the site.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on each page.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features or measurements may work differently after cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, functional, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Colusa County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, CDCR, BOP, ICE, VINELink, government statute, and third-party search resources. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination website control your activity there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. Those practices happen on their platforms, not through official Colusa County records systems.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be handled by the categories below when needed for the site to operate or when the law requires disclosure.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, 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 website, email system, analytics service, or advertising platform can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact us through the Contacts page so the issue can be reviewed.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Ask to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law allows.
Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated language will be posted on this page with the revised version taking effect when posted.