Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, county, state, or other search detail into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we use the information in that message to respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal requirement compels disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical information when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages.
- Referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and support advertising or analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and responsive.
- To route searches to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Chambers County jail and records pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, and performance issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
External Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail resources, Texas IVSS, TDCJ, BOP, ICE, Chambers County records portals, court portals, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination website control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites for interest-based advertising. That tracking occurs on their systems, not as a Chambers County government function and not as a public-record request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be handled by the following categories of service providers or recipients.
- Search partners that process lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure site usage.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards for a small public information website, but no internet-connected service can be promised as fully secure. We cannot guarantee that data transmission or storage will be free from every risk.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- You may ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- You may request correction of inaccurate information.
- You may ask us to delete information when retention is not required.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.