Information You Provide
Search Queries
If you type a name, location, or other search detail into a third-party search tool on this site, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. North Carolina Inmate Population does not store those search terms in its own record system.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information you provide may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and maintain ordinary business records. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement calls for it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the site may collect technical details when pages load.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage, support analytics, and manage advertising or partner features. You can block cookies in your browser, but some tools may behave differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, readable, and technically stable.
- To send search requests to the partner tool a visitor chooses to use.
- To understand which North Carolina custody and records pages are useful.
- To diagnose errors, slow pages, or broken links.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests or site activity.
Links to Other Websites
This site links to county jail rosters, sheriff pages, NCDAC resources, North Carolina court portals, BOP and ICE locators, VINELink, county subdomain sites, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy notice and data practices of the destination site control your use of that service.
Advertising providers may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and deliver targeted advertising. Those practices happen under the provider's rules, not this notice alone.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be handled by limited outside parties when needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process queries submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure site performance and usage.
- Advertising networks and related service providers.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled through the site. No internet-connected website, email system, analytics platform, or partner tool can be guaranteed breach-proof.
Users Under 18
The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so the request can be reviewed and the information removed where appropriate.
Your Data Rights
- Ask what personal information is held about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain uses where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Notice may be changed from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.