Information Provided by Visitors
A visitor may submit a search query through a search box, send a contact message, or otherwise choose to provide information. Search queries are passed to the third-party provider that operates the selected search feature. Contact messages may include the sender's name, email address, and the message contents. We ask visitors to avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most web services, the site and its service providers may receive technical information when a page is opened. This data helps operate the service, understand performance, and identify errors.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Referring site, if one is supplied
- Dates and times of requests
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may help measure how visitors use the site and remember limited preferences. A browser can usually block or delete cookies. Some functions may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
Information is used for the routine operation and improvement of the service. It can also be used to maintain security and to make a search request work as intended.
- Operate and maintain the site
- Route a submitted query to the appropriate search partner
- Understand which pages are useful
- Diagnose and correct technical problems
- Display advertising that may be based on interests
Links and Outside Services
Links may lead to the Beaufort County detention inquiry, County FOIA, sheriff resources, court portals, corrections resources, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows an external link, that operator's privacy terms control its collection and use of data. Advertising partners may also collect activity across sites through their own systems.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information as a product. Limited information may be shared with providers that perform functions for the site or when disclosure is required by law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information, but no internet-connected service can guarantee complete security. Visitors should use care when choosing information to submit through a form or outside search service.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from a person under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may contact us to request deletion where feasible.
Choices About Personal Data
A visitor may ask about personal information held through a direct contact request. Subject to applicable law and verification of the request, a visitor may seek the actions below.
- Request a copy of information held about the visitor
- Ask to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion where applicable
- Opt out of certain processing where available
Policy Changes
This notice may be updated as the site, its features, or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted here with its effective date. Continued use after an update means the revised notice applies going forward.