Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a sponsored search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. We do not store those search terms in our own site database.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we keep the information long enough to review and reply. We do not share message contents outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site and its service providers may collect routine technical data when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring site, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and support advertising or analytics features. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- To keep the website available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service when a visitor uses a sponsored tool.
- To understand which Erath County jail, court, and locator pages are useful to visitors.
- To identify errors, broken links, security issues, or performance problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to the Erath County Jail page, the sheriff's open-records and NextRequest pages, Tyler PublicAccess, TDCJ, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and other third-party tools. After you leave this site, the privacy notice and terms of the destination site control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for ad measurement or targeting. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by an Erath County government office.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information as a stand-alone product. Information may be processed or disclosed through these categories:
- Search partners that handle queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, order, or other legal process.
Security
We use standard, reasonable safeguards for a public website. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed against every interception, outage, or unauthorized access attempt.
Visitors 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 information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is wrong.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as the site, vendors, or law changes. Any update will be posted on this page with a new effective date or revised text.