Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you type a name, place, or other search detail into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating that tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and maintain necessary records. We do not share contact messages outside the organization unless required by law or legal process.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical information when a page loads.
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring site, when one is available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage, measure performance, and support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site or partner tools may behave differently.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service when you choose to use one.
- To understand which Bienville Parish jail, court, DOC, BOP, ICE, and VINELink pages visitors use.
- To detect and fix broken links, errors, and technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Links to Other Websites
This site links to resources such as the Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office at bienvillesheriff.org, the parish sheriff page at bienvilleparish.org/elected-officials/sheriff, the Bienville LAVNS roster at bienville.lavns.org, VINELink Louisiana, ClerkConnect, Louisiana DPS&C, BOP, ICE ODLS, and third-party search providers. Once you leave this site, the destination site's own privacy notice controls how it collects and uses information.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to recognize activity across different websites for ad measurement or targeting.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to the following parties when needed for the site to operate or when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process queries you submit through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when there is a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal requirement.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be free from unauthorized access, interruption, or data loss.
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 the request can be reviewed and deleted when appropriate.
Your Data Rights
- You may ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- You may ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of information when we are not required to keep it.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Any updated version will be posted on this page with the new effective language.