Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you enter a name, location, or other lookup detail into a third-party search tool on this site, that query is sent to the outside provider that powers the 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 respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive ordinary technical data when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, functional, and reasonably fast.
- To route lookup requests to the correct partner search provider.
- To understand which Kootenai County jail, court, IDOC, BOP, ICE, and VINELink pages are useful to readers.
- To identify technical errors, security issues, and broken links.
- To display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to public agencies and outside tools, including KCSO records pages, Idaho iCourt, Idaho Department of Correction, federal locators, VINELink, advertising partners, and search providers. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or tailor ads. That tracking is handled on their platforms, not by an official Kootenai County or Idaho public-records system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be available to these categories of recipients when needed:
- Search partners that process lookup queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
We use standard, reasonable practices to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected website can promise perfect security or guarantee that data will never be accessed without authorization.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it when appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where the law gives that choice.
Public records held by Idaho agencies are governed by the Idaho Public Records Act, including Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1. Requests to inspect, copy, correct, seal, or restrict official jail, court, or correctional records must go to the agency that maintains the record.
Policy Changes
This policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text.