Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or similar lookup detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not store those search terms in its own records.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we keep the information needed to read it and respond. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages opened and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when a referral is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure site use and improve page performance. You can block cookies through your browser, but some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Data Is Used
- Keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Pipestone County jail, court, and locator pages readers use.
- Identify broken links, errors, and technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Official and Outside Websites
This site links to outside resources such as the Pipestone County custody list at custody.pcmn.us/Custody.html, the sheriff records request page at pipestone-county.com/government/departments/sheriff/records_request.php, and the sheriff jail information page at pipestone-county.com/government/departments/sheriff/jail_information.php. It also links to MCRO, MNDOC, BOP, ICE, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, that other site controls its own privacy practices.
Official Minnesota government records are governed by laws such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, including Minn. Stat. 13.03, but that statute applies to government data practices rather than this private website's internal analytics. Advertising partners may collect activity across websites on their own systems for ad targeting.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Data may be handled by these limited categories of recipients:
- Search partners that process lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure website traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use standard security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every error, interception, or unauthorized access event.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Ask us to delete data when deletion is legally and operationally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may change from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date, and the current version will replace the prior one.