Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 29, 2025

Florida Inmate Lookup (flinmatelookup.org) provides publicly available resources to help users find information related to inmate searches, jails, and prisons in Florida. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used on our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, the choices you have, and the standards we follow to protect your data.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of flinmatelookup.org and any pages operated under that domain. It does not apply to third-party websites that we link to, including government portals, law enforcement sites, or external tools. Those sites have their own privacy practices, which we encourage you to review before using.

Information We Do and Do Not Collect

We designed Florida Inmate Lookup to be used without creating an account. We do not require user registration and do not actively collect personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, postal address, or similar identifiers when you browse the website.

When you visit our site, certain information may be automatically collected by standard web technologies and third-party tools used to operate and improve the service. This may include device information, browser type and settings, operating system, language preference, referring/exit pages, approximate geolocation derived from IP address, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and interactions with site features. This data is typically collected in aggregate or pseudonymous form.

Our web servers may also create log files for security and operational purposes. These logs may include your IP address, user agent, timestamps, and the URLs requested. We use these logs to diagnose issues, prevent abuse, and maintain the reliability of the site.

Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can optimize the search experience and improve functionality. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as pages visited, time on page, and referring sites. The information generated by these tools may be transmitted to and stored by Google and may be combined with information collected elsewhere for purposes described in Google’s policies.

We use the insights from Google Analytics to analyze traffic patterns, identify popular resources, improve navigation, and troubleshoot problems. We do not use Google Analytics to identify you personally, and we do not combine analytics data with personally identifiable information.

You can learn more about how Google uses data from partners’ sites and apps, and you can manage your Google Analytics settings with the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. You can also adjust ad personalization controls in your Google account’s Ads settings. Please note that opting out may affect how certain features work for you.

Use of Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

We display advertising through Google AdSense. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These technologies help deliver more relevant ads and measure ad performance. AdSense may collect or receive information such as your device identifiers, IP address, and browsing behavior across sites that use Google ad services.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page for additional options. Opting out will not stop you from seeing ads; it will make the ads you see less tailored to your interests.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your device that enable features like session management, analytics, and advertising. We use:

Essential cookies to maintain site operations and security.
Analytics cookies to understand usage and improve the site.
Advertising cookies to display and measure ads.

You can control cookies through most browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. If you disable cookies, some features may not function as intended. To learn more about cookies, privacy choices, and controls, consult your browser’s help documentation.

How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:

Operate, maintain, and secure the website.

Analyze traffic and usage to improve content organization, search functionality, and performance.

Diagnose and resolve technical issues and protect against abusive or fraudulent activity.

Support advertising operations, including measurement and fraud prevention.

We do not sell users’ personal information as commonly defined by applicable privacy laws. We may share limited information with service providers and partners (such as analytics and advertising providers) to help operate the site, subject to contractual obligations that restrict use of the information for other purposes.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

Service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, security, and advertising, strictly for the purpose of providing those services to us.

Law enforcement or other third parties when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

Parties to a business transfer in the event of a merger, acquisition, or other reorganization, subject to continuing protections consistent with this policy.

We do not knowingly disclose information that directly identifies you, since we do not collect such information during normal browsing.

Data Retention

Server logs and analytics data are retained for periods that are reasonable for the purposes described in this policy, such as ensuring site security, understanding usage trends, and improving the service. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data, legal requirements, and operational needs.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information we handle. No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect the site and its data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Controls

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For analytics and advertising controls, you may:

Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to limit analytics collection on supported browsers.

Adjust ad personalization in Google’s Ads Settings.

Visit industry opt-out pages such as the NAI and DAA to control interest-based advertising by participating companies.

Because we do not require registration and do not maintain user accounts, choices related to account data do not apply to this site.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is no standardized response to DNT signals. At this time, our site does not respond to DNT. You can use the cookie and advertising choices described above to manage tracking technologies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through the method described below so we can take appropriate steps.

International Users

Our service is intended for users within the United States. If you access the site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in countries that may have data protection laws different from those where you reside.

Rights Under Applicable Laws

Depending on where you live, you may have certain privacy rights, such as the right to request access to, deletion of, or information about the categories of personal information collected and disclosed. Because we do not maintain user accounts and do not actively collect personal identifiers, these rights may be limited in scope on our site. If you have questions about how these rights may apply, please contact us using the method below.

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), including the right to know, delete, and correct certain information, and to opt out of certain data sharing. We do not sell personal information as defined by California law. We share limited data with service providers and advertising partners to operate the site; you can use the advertising opt-out mechanisms described above to limit interest-based ads.

Users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom may have rights under the GDPR, including rights of access, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability. Our legal basis for using analytics and advertising cookies is your consent where required; otherwise, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the site. You can withdraw or manage consent through your browser and cookie controls.

Third-Party Links

Our site links to external websites, including government portals, court resources, and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing any information or using their services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period after posting. Your continued use of the site after an update indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via the Contact page on flinmatelookup.org. We will review your message and respond as appropriate.