Privacy Notice

This policy explains what information may be collected when you use Cooke County Inmate Population, how that information is used, and when it may be shared. It covers search tools, contact messages, automatic technical data, cookies, advertising, and links to outside public-record sources. By using this site, you accept the practices described here.

Information You Provide

Search Queries

When you type a name, county, or other lookup detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Cooke County Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own official-record database and does not host Cooke County jail records.

Messages

If you email us or send a contact message, we may keep the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.


Automatic Technical Data

Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical details when a page loads. These details help measure traffic, diagnose errors, and understand whether public-record pages are working as intended.

  • IP address.
  • Browser name and version.
  • Device type and operating system.
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
  • Referring website, when one is passed to us.
  • Date and time stamps.

Cookies

Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage and support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or partner tools may work differently if cookies are disabled.


How Data Is Used

Collected information is used for ordinary site operations and to improve the public-record reference experience.

  • Keep pages available, fast, and readable.
  • Route search requests to the correct partner service.
  • Learn which Cooke County custody and court pages are useful.
  • Find and fix technical problems.
  • Display advertising that may be based on general interests.

Outside Websites

This site links to Cooke County sheriff pages, the Cooke County jail roster, court-record portals, Texas Department of Criminal Justice resources, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy and terms of the outside website control your use of that service.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ads or tailor advertising across websites. Those activities happen under the partner's policies, not under Cooke County's public-record rules or this site's direct control.


Who May Receive Data

We do not sell personal contact messages. Limited information may be shared with service providers or disclosed when the law requires it.

  • Search partners that process lookup requests.
  • Analytics services that measure traffic and site performance.
  • Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
  • Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.

Security Practices

We use reasonable safeguards for the information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof, and no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.


Users Under 18

This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and which data is involved, you may ask us to review privacy requests about personal information we hold directly.

  • Request a copy of personal information we maintain.
  • Ask that inaccurate contact information be corrected.
  • Request deletion where applicable.
  • Opt out of certain processing when the law gives that right.

Requests about official Cooke County records, jail files, court files, or Texas Government Code Chapter 552 public-information materials must go to the government office that controls the record.


Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. When it changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.