Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you enter a name, county, location, or other search detail into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or submit a message, the information in that message is used to read and respond to it. It is not shared outside the organization except when required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads or when a visitor moves through the site.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site traffic and improve page performance. You can block cookies in your browser, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate outside provider.
- To understand which Taylor County record pages visitors use most.
- To identify errors, broken links, security issues, or performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be more relevant to visitor interests.
Links Beyond This Site
This site links to WVDCR jail and prison lookup tools, Taylor County offices, West Virginia court systems, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and terms of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity or show interest-based ads across websites. That tracking occurs under the partner's practices, not under a jail or court record system operated by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be handled by the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and technical performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no website, database, transmission, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof.
Visitors 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, contact the site so deletion can be requested.
Your Choices and Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site holds about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion of information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be updated from time to time. A revised version takes effect when it is posted on this page with its updated wording.