Information You Enter
Search Terms
When a name, location, or similar search term is entered into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. Dare County Inmate Population does not store those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical details when a page loads.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages opened and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring page or website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps for requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage, remember basic preferences, support analytics, and help advertising systems work. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, responsive, and usable.
- To send search requests to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which Dare County jail, court, and custody pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose errors, broken links, or security concerns.
- To display advertising that may be based on general browsing interests.
Outside Websites and Public Sources
This site links to sheriff pages, jail resources, North Carolina court and corrections portals, federal locators, NC SAVAN/VINELink, and third-party search services. After a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how information is collected and used.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver interest-based ads. That tracking occurs through their platforms, not through a database owned by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. It may be processed or disclosed to the following categories when needed.
- Search partners that operate a search form or results tool.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement, court, or government authorities when required by a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or similar legal process.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof, and this notice does not promise absolute security.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact the site so the submission can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
- Request a copy of personal information maintained by the site.
- Ask that inaccurate personal information be corrected.
- Request deletion where retention is not legally or operationally required.
- Opt out of certain processing when an applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised as site features, partners, laws, or data practices change. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date when applicable.