Information You Provide
Search Queries
When you type a name, location, or similar term into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or send a contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and handle the issue raised. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal duty requires disclosure.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical details when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use, support analytics, and help advertising systems work. You can block or delete cookies through browser settings, but some features may work differently after that change.
How Data Is Used
- Keep the site available and loading correctly.
- Send search requests to the partner service that handles them.
- Understand which St. Landry Parish pages visitors use most.
- Find errors, broken pages, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, the LAVNS roster, VINELink, court and clerk resources, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and show interest-based ads. That tracking takes place through their platforms, not through a public-record file held by this site.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone customer list. It may be handled by the following parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site function.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid subpoena, order, or other legal process requires it.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used for site operations, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. Do not send sensitive jail, court, financial, medical, or legal information unless you understand that risk.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request may be sent through the contact page.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data this site holds about you.
- Ask to correct information that is wrong.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that choice.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. A new version takes effect when it is posted on this page.