Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar detail into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own record system.
Messages
If you send an email or other message about the site, 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.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical details may be recorded when a page loads so the site can operate, measure traffic, and diagnose problems.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support analytics or advertising. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently after cookies are blocked.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, stable, and responsive.
- Route search requests to the search partner that operates the relevant tool.
- Understand which Mercer County custody and records pages visitors use most.
- Find broken links, loading errors, and other technical issues.
- Display advertising that may reflect general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to public-record and custody resources such as Mercer County Corrections, Mercer County GovQA, NJ Courts, the NJDOC offender locator, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. New Jersey OPRA requests and court-copy requests are handled by the government portals or offices receiving them, not by this site. After you leave this site, the privacy policy and data practices of the destination website control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across sites or show interest-based ads. That tracking occurs through their services, not through an official Mercer County system.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a customer list. It may be received by the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process search-box queries.
- Analytics vendors that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that place or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information connected with the site. No website, server, network, or internet-connected system can be promised to be completely secure.
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 personal information, contact the site so deletion can be reviewed.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version when changes are made.