Information We Receive
Search terms entered into an embedded search box are sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. We may receive information a visitor chooses to send in a message. Web servers and service providers may automatically record technical data such as IP address, browser and device type, referring page, pages viewed, approximate location, and visit time. Cookies or similar storage may remember preferences, measure traffic, support advertising, and help services function.
How Information Is Used
Information may be used to operate and secure the site, answer messages, understand which guides are useful, diagnose errors, prevent misuse, measure traffic, improve content, and support search or advertising features. We do not use site activity to create an official San Mateo County arrest, court, or custody record.
Cookies and Similar Tools
Our service providers may place cookies, pixels, or comparable technologies. Browser settings can reject or remove cookies, though some functions may then work differently. Advertising and analytics providers apply their own privacy terms and choice mechanisms.
Outside Links and Services
Links may lead to the Sheriff Inmate Locator, CitizenRIMS, San Mateo Superior Court, CDCR, federal locators, city police pages, or private services. Those destinations control their own collection and security practices. Review their notices before submitting a name, identifier, message, or payment information.
When Data May Be Shared
Information may be provided to search partners, hosting and technical vendors, analytics services, and advertising networks as needed for their work. It may also be disclosed to law enforcement or another authority when required by a valid legal order, or when reasonably needed to protect rights, safety, systems, or users. A business transfer may include relevant site data.
Security Has Limits
Reasonable safeguards are used, but no website, transmission, or storage system can promise absolute security. Avoid sending sensitive personal information that is not needed for a message.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is not directed to people under 18, and we do not knowingly seek personal information from minors. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Contact Us page to request review.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, a visitor may ask to know, correct, or delete personal information held by this site, or may object to certain processing. California privacy requests can be sent through the Contact Us page and should describe the request clearly. Verification may be required. These rights concern site-held data and do not alter Sheriff, court, CDCR, or other public records governed by the California Public Records Act and other laws.
Notice Updates
This notice may change as services, practices, or law change. A revised version takes effect when posted here. Continued use after posting means the revised notice applies.
Privacy Questions
Questions about this notice may be submitted through Contact Us. That page cannot accept official custody or records requests.