Privacy

Privacy Policy — DocketJunkies.com

Last Updated: [20 November 2025]

Docket Junkies (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and inmates who choose to submit their information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.

By using DocketJunkies.com, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

Docket Junkies is a crime-media and inmate-profile platform.
We collect information in two main ways:


A. Publicly Available Information (Crime Content & News)

We publish content sourced from:

  • Public U.S. records

  • Court filings

  • Arrest records

  • News reports

  • Public case documents

  • Public inmate databases

  • Publicly posted videos or crime footage

This information is already available in the public domain.


B. Information Provided by Inmates

If an inmate requests a profile, they may provide:

  • Name & inmate ID

  • Inmate mailing address

  • Facility location

  • Crime details or personal story

  • Photos (any real photos provided)

  • Biography or message

  • Personal interests

  • Release date or status (optional)

This information is voluntarily submitted by the inmate for the purpose of being displayed publicly on Docket Junkies.


C. Information Provided by Website Visitors

We may collect:

  • Basic contact information (if you email us)

  • Comments or messages submitted through the site

  • Analytics data such as:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Pages visited

    • Time spent on site

    • Device information

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided.


2. How We Use Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

For Inmate Profiles

  • To create and publish inmate profiles on the website

  • To display inmate photos, stories, and details publicly

  • To help inmates gain visibility (if they request it)

For Crime & News Content

  • To publish public criminal records, crime stories, and related material

  • To improve accuracy and user experience

  • To support documentary and crime-education content

For General Platform Functioning

  • To operate, maintain, and improve DocketJunkies.com

  • To respond to user inquiries

  • To analyze site traffic and performance

  • To prevent misuse or suspicious activity on the site

We do not use collected information for advertising targeting based on inmate details.


3. Sharing of Information

Docket Junkies does NOT sell, rent, or share inmate or user information with third-party companies.

Information may be shared ONLY in these situations:

A. Public Display

Inmate submissions are displayed publicly on the website.
This includes photos, stories, and personal details the inmate voluntarily provides.

B. Third-Party Social Media Visibility

Our website content may appear on:

  • Social media platforms

  • Search engines

  • Third-party sites that index public information

  • News feeds
    This is part of how public content naturally spreads online.

C. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Court order

  • Law enforcement

  • Legal obligations

We do not sell or share data for marketing purposes.


4. User-Generated & Inmate-Generated Content

  • Inmates submit information voluntarily.

  • By submitting content, they consent to public posting.

  • Only the inmate may request updates, corrections, or removal of their profile.

  • Mail, forms, and photos sent to us become the property of Herchenrader Web LLC.

  • We are not responsible for false, inaccurate, or misleading user submissions.

Any content uploaded, emailed, or mailed may be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Docket Junkies may use:

  • Cookies

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • IP and browser tracking

  • Standard logs used by most websites

These help us analyze site usage and improve user experience.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.


6. Security Measures

We use reasonable, industry-standard security precautions to protect data.
However:

  • No online storage or transmission method is 100% secure

  • We cannot guarantee absolute security

Users and inmates submit information at their own risk.


7. Age Restriction

DocketJunkies.com is strictly for 18+ users due to crime-related and violent content.

Minors are not permitted to use this site.


8. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to:

  • News outlets

  • Court databases

  • YouTube videos

  • Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
If significant changes occur, we will post updates on the website.

Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.


10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Herchenrader Web LLC
P.O. Box 16787
Louisville, KY 40256

(Or the email provided on the website contact page)