Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other search detail into a search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. West Haven County Inmate Population does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a message through a contact method, we keep the information long enough to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical details when a page loads or when a visitor moves through the site.
- Internet protocol 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 may be used to understand site use, keep features working, and support analytics or advertising. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may behave differently after cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which West Haven and Connecticut custody pages are useful to readers.
- Diagnose broken links, display problems, and other technical issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to West Haven police pages, Connecticut DOC resources, court portals, BOP and ICE locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the destination website's privacy policy and terms control how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize visits across websites and provide interest-based ads. That tracking happens under their policies, not this site's direct control.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to the following limited categories when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that support ads on or around the site.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, order, or comparable legal process.
Public-record requests to West Haven or Connecticut agencies are governed by the agencies that receive them, including Connecticut public-record provisions such as C.G.S. 1-210 and 1-212.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for the information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, so we cannot promise absolute security.
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 submission can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete information where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when the changes take effect.