Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you enter a name, county, or location into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Des Moines 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 in that message to review and respond to it. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement compels disclosure.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when a page loads or a feature is used.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and whether pages work as expected. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some site behavior or partner features may change when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the website operating reliably and loading efficiently.
- To send search requests to the proper partner service.
- To understand which Des Moines County pages visitors find useful.
- To diagnose broken links, errors, and other technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites and Public Records
This site links to sheriff pages, jail information, Iowa Courts Online, Iowa Department of Corrections resources, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of that outside site controls your use there. Iowa public records are governed in part by Iowa Code chapter 22, and Iowa DOC public and confidential offender-record rules include Iowa Code section 904.602.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to understand activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by a Des Moines County government office.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be handled by the following parties when needed for site operation, advertising, search routing, or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small public-information website. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed to be free from unauthorized access, failure, or misuse, so we cannot promise breach-proof security.
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, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may ask what personal data we maintain about you.
- You may request correction of information you believe is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of information where applicable.
- You may opt out of certain processing when the law gives you that right.
Policy Changes
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.