Information You Enter
Search Queries
When you type a name, location, or similar search term into a search tool on this site, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Goochland County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to review and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand traffic patterns, remember technical preferences, support advertising, and measure how visitors use the site. You can block cookies in your browser, although some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Goochland, Henrico jail, VADOC, and court-record pages visitors use most.
- To detect and fix technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff's office pages, VADOC resources, court portals, federal locators, and third-party search tools. After you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination website controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure ad activity or show interest-based ads across websites. That tracking happens under the partner's practices, not under a Goochland County government system.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a contact list. It may be available to limited parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure website traffic.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or other legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information, but no website, server, email system, or internet connection can be guaranteed breach-proof. Do not treat this site as a secure channel for urgent, confidential, or legal communications.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so it can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by this site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Ask for deletion when retention is no longer needed or legally required.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date when the policy changes.