Information You Submit
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that search. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy terms govern its handling of the query.
If you send an email or contact message, we retain the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share that message outside the organization unless a valid legal duty requires disclosure.
Automatic Technical Information
Normal web and analytics systems can record technical details when a page loads:
- Internet Protocol address;
- browser name and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages viewed and time spent;
- the referring site, when supplied; and
- request dates and timestamps.
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site and support advertising or other functions. Browser settings can reject cookies, though some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected data supports ordinary site operations and service improvement. It may be used to keep pages available, route a search to the correct partner, understand which Wood County release resources are useful, diagnose faults, prevent misuse, and show advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Services Beyond This Site
Links lead to the Wood County Sheriff, WVDCR offender searches, West Virginia courts, BOP, ICE, release-record resources, and outside search tools. Once you follow a link, that operator's own privacy policy controls. Advertising partners may also measure activity across websites on their systems for interest-based advertising. This site does not control those outside practices.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may be processed by a search partner handling a submitted query, analytics vendors measuring traffic, advertising networks delivering ads, and service vendors needed to operate the site. Information may also be disclosed to law-enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or other lawful demand.
Reasonable Security Measures
Standard administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information within our control. No site, network, or storage system connected to the internet can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive identity documents, VINE PINs, or confidential correctional information through ordinary messages.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from a person under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor supplied personal information may use the Contacts page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and verification, you may ask what personal information we hold, request correction of inaccurate data, seek deletion, or object to certain processing. Browser controls can limit cookies, and advertising providers may supply their own opt-out tools. These rights concern data held by this private site, not public records maintained by the Sheriff, WVDCR, or a court.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as site functions, vendors, or legal obligations change. A new version takes effect when it is posted here with an updated effective date.