Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search value into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Bent County Inmate Population does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other message, we may keep the information needed to read it, respond, and maintain a record of the exchange. We do not share those messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical information when pages load.
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps for visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and support basic functionality. You can block cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct outside search provider.
- To understand which Bent County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To detect errors, broken links, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
Pages may link to the Bent County Sheriff's Office, Bent County Jail, Colorado Judicial Branch, CDOC, BOP, ICE, VINE, government records resources, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices apply.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by the Colorado agencies or county offices linked from this guide.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be made available to limited parties that help operate or protect the site.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government authorities when required by a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal process.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Any information sent online carries some risk.
Users 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 we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- You may ask us to correct inaccurate information in data we maintain.
- You may request deletion of personal data, subject to legal or operational limits.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Requests involving records held by Colorado agencies, including CORA or CCJRA records, must be sent to the agency custodian that maintains those records.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with the updated policy text.