Information You Submit
Search Entries
If you type a name, location, or similar term into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Platte County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information you provide to read, route, and answer the message. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads. That data helps operate pages that point readers to resources such as the Platte County detention roster, the Sheriff's Office page, the County Court page, the NDCS inmate search, and NEVCAP.
- Your IP address.
- Your browser type and version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- The pages you visit and the time spent on them.
- The referring website, if one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use and improve page performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features may work differently after cookies are limited.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service when a partner tool is used.
- To understand which Platte County record pages are most useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, court pages, corrections portals, federal locators, and outside search tools. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking happens on their platforms, not as a government function of Platte County or Nebraska.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be provided to these groups when needed for the site to operate or when required by law.
- Search partners that process a query you choose to submit.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that help support the site.
- Law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal process requires it.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. You should not send sensitive personal details through this site when the official office is the proper recipient.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so the request can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that choice.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective version reflected by the current text.