Information You Choose to Provide
Search Terms
If you type a name, location, or other detail into a partner search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates 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 message contents outside our organization unless the law requires it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive technical information when a page loads. That can include:
- Your IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. You can block cookies through your browser settings, but some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To route search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To learn which Otter Tail County jail, roster, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To identify errors, broken links, and technical issues.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests.
Public Records and Outside Websites
Otter Tail County jail and law-enforcement records are governed in part by Minnesota data-practices laws, including Minn. Stat. 13.82, 13.85, and 641.05. This site links to public rosters, sheriff pages, court portals, state and federal locators, and private search tools, but those outside services apply their own privacy notices after you leave this site.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites for ad delivery or reporting. That tracking occurs on their platforms, not as a public record held by Otter Tail County.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be available to these categories of recipients:
- Search partners that process queries you submit through their tools.
- Analytics providers that help measure website use.
- Advertising networks that support the site.
- Law-enforcement or government authorities when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal requirement applies.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a small informational website. No internet-connected system can be promised as completely secure, and we cannot guarantee that data will never be accessed, disclosed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor sent information to us, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may ask what personal information we hold about you.
- You may ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of information we are not required to keep.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when changes are made.