Information You Enter
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other detail into a search box supplied by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider that powers the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical data when a page loads or a link is clicked.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring site or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features, ads, analytics, or partner tools may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
- To keep Vance County Inmate Population operating reliably.
- To send search requests to the proper third-party search partner.
- To understand which Vance County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To find broken links, loading problems, and other technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general interests.
Links Beyond This Site
This site links to government and third-party resources, including the Vance County Sheriff's Office, the Vance County Detention Center, the NC eCourts Portal, NCDAC, NC VINELink, BOP, ICE, and outside search services. Once you leave this site, the destination site's privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking occurs on their platforms, not as an official Vance County or North Carolina government service.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Information may be provided to the limited parties below when needed for site operation, advertising, analytics, search routing, or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process user-submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal obligation requires disclosure.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards for the information handled through this site. No website, server, email system, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete information where deletion is available.
- Opt out of certain uses where applicable law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Updated wording will be posted on this page with the new effective version taking effect when published.