Information You Provide
Search Queries
When a visitor enters a name, location, or other search term into a third-party search box, that query is sent to the outside provider that powers the tool. Lamar County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages and Emails
If you send an email or other message, we may keep the details needed to read, route, and answer it. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless required by law, court order, or a similar legal process.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads. That data helps measure performance, diagnose errors, and understand how visitors use the pages.
- IP address or similar network information.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, screen size, and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, search engine, or link source when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used for analytics, advertising, and site-function measurement. Browser settings usually allow visitors to block or delete cookies, though some features or ad preferences may work differently after doing so.
How Data Is Used
Collected information is used for ordinary website operations, not to create official jail, court, or law-enforcement records.
- Keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Route search requests to the correct partner search service.
- Understand which Lamar County custody and record pages are useful.
- Detect broken links, browser errors, spam, or abuse.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Website Links
The site links to official and third-party resources, including the Lamar County Odyssey Public Access portal, TDCJ Inmate Search, BOP Inmate Locator, ICE Online Detainee Locator System, and VINELink Texas. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize browsers across websites and show interest-based ads. Their tracking, opt-out tools, and data handling are managed by those providers.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal contact messages. Information may be available to limited service providers or public authorities in the situations below.
- Search partners that process a query submitted through their tool.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal demand requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards for the information we control. No website, network, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be free from unauthorized access, interruption, or data loss.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may ask that it be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
Depending on the law that applies to your request, you may ask us to review personal information we hold about you.
- Request a copy of personal information in our control.
- Ask that inaccurate information be corrected.
- Request deletion when retention is not legally needed.
- Opt out of certain uses where an opt-out right applies.
Privacy Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version when the notice changes.