Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you type a name, location, or other search term into a partner search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Hockley County Inmate Population does not keep its own database of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or send a message about this site, we use the information in that message to read it, respond, and manage the request. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical information when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time of the visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure site use and improve page performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some site features or partner tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- Keep the site available, readable, and reasonably fast.
- Send search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which Hockley County jail, roster, mugshot, and court-record pages are useful.
- Find broken links, errors, and other technical issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Other Websites We Link To
This site links to public resources such as the official Hockley County roster at interopweb.com/hockleysotx/, the sheriff page at co.hockley.tx.us/page/Sheriff, the county website at co.hockley.tx.us, government portals, and third-party research tools. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy notice and terms control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to understand activity across websites and show interest-based ads. Their collection and processing happen through their services, not through an official Hockley County or sheriff system.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Information may be handled by the following parties when needed for the site to operate or when law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or similar legal demand requires disclosure.
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 applies to Texas governmental bodies and public-information requests. It does not turn this private website into a county records office, but it may govern records you request from Hockley County or another Texas agency.
Security
We use reasonable security practices for a public website. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed against every unauthorized access, outage, interception, or error.
Adults Only
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor submitted information, contact us so the material can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask that inaccurate personal data be corrected.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing when the law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated wording will be posted on this page with a new effective date when needed.