Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, or other search detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message about a Russell County page, the message and reply details are kept so we can respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, remember basic settings, measure traffic, and support advertising. You can block cookies through your browser, but some tools may work differently after cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Russell County pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, errors, and technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites and Advertising
This site links to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, the jail roster, Alacourt, ADOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, Phenix City Police, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of that outside service controls what happens there.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and show interest-based ads. Those tracking choices are handled by the advertising partner, not by the Russell County government or this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold by this site. It may be shared with limited recipients when needed, including:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government agencies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect site data, but no internet-connected website can be guaranteed breach-proof or error-free.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted personal information, use the Contacts page to request deletion.
Your Data Rights
- You may ask what personal data this site keeps about you.
- You may request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- You may request deletion where retention is not required.
- You may opt out of some processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This notice may be changed as the site, search tools, analytics, or advertising practices change. Updates take effect when the revised notice is posted on this page with a new effective date.