Information You Send
Search Queries
When a name, location, or record-search term is entered into a third-party search box, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate database of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or other contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. Contact messages are not shared outside the organization except when required by law.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data when pages load. That information helps operate the site, diagnose problems, and understand how visitors use the pages.
- IP address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time on each page.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to measure traffic, remember basic settings, and support advertising or analytics tools. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some site features may behave differently after cookies are blocked.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available and working.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which pages are useful to visitors.
- To find and fix performance or security issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Links
This site links to sheriff pages, jail rosters, public-records portals, state corrections tools, federal locators, court resources, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the outside site controls how that service handles information.
Advertising and analytics partners may use their own systems to recognize visits across websites. That tracking occurs under the partner's policies, not under the policies of a New Hanover County office or court.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold as a customer list. It may be processed by limited service providers or disclosed when a valid legal requirement applies.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that support site operations.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, or other lawful process.
Security Practices
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, network, or email system can be guaranteed to be fully secure, so this notice does not promise breach-proof protection.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a deletion request can be sent through the contact route.
Your Data Rights
- Request a copy of personal data held by this site.
- Ask that incorrect contact information be corrected.
- Request deletion of information when applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing when a legal right to do so applies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be revised from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with the revised text in place.