Information You Provide
Search Terms
Names, locations, or other terms entered into a search tool are sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep its own log of those searches.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the message and reply details may be kept long enough to respond and manage the request. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Routine technical information may be collected when pages load so the site can function, measure use, and troubleshoot problems.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring site, if one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used for analytics, ads, and basic site functions. Browser settings can block cookies, although some features or partner tools may work differently when they are disabled.
How Data Is Used
The information described above supports ordinary site operations and partner services.
- Keep pages available and working.
- Send search requests to the correct partner tool.
- Understand which pages are useful.
- Find errors, security issues, and broken features.
- Display advertising that may reflect user interests.
Outside Websites
Links may lead to sheriff pages, jail rosters, NC DAC pages, court portals, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the outside site's own privacy policy controls its data practices.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve interest-based ads.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone mailing list. It may be available to limited service providers or authorities in these situations.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Ad networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected site can promise perfect protection. No transmission or storage method is guaranteed to be breach-proof.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may ask that a minor's submitted information be deleted.
Your Choices
Depending on the data involved, users may request access, correction, deletion, or an opt out from certain processing. Requests can be routed through the contacts page.
- Ask for a copy of information held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate contact information.
- Ask for deletion where retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain uses where applicable.
Policy Changes
This privacy notice may be updated as site features, partners, or legal requirements change. Updates take effect when posted here with the revised wording.