Information You Submit
A name, location, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own system. The provider's policy governs the query after submission.
An email or contact message may be retained long enough to answer and manage the request. We do not share message contents outside the organization unless service delivery or law requires it. Avoid sending sensitive identity, medical, financial, or account information.
Automatic Visit Data
Normal web systems can record technical details when a page loads. Those details may include:
- IP address;
- browser name and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages viewed and time spent;
- the referring site, when supplied; and
- request timestamps.
Cookies and similar tools may help measure visits and remember basic choices. Browser controls can block or delete cookies, though some features may then work differently.
How Data Is Used
Collected information may be used to:
- operate and improve site speed;
- send a chosen query to the proper search partner;
- understand which pages readers use;
- diagnose errors and security issues; and
- display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Other Websites
Links lead to the Hertford County Sheriff's Office, Hertford County courts, North Carolina corrections resources, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, that operator's privacy notice and data practices apply.
Advertising providers may use their own technology to measure activity across websites and select ads. That processing takes place on the provider's systems, not as a Hertford County government function.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be handled by:
- search partners that receive a submitted query;
- analytics services;
- advertising networks;
- hosting and technical service providers; and
- law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal demand.
Security Limits
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for information under our control. No internet service, transmission method, or storage system is breach-proof. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Contacts page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and verification, a person may ask for a copy of personal data held by the site, request correction or deletion, or object to certain processing. Browser tools can also manage cookies. These choices apply to data controlled here; requests about sheriff, court, DAC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, or partner records must go to that separate custodian.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may change when site practices or legal duties change. A revised version takes effect when posted with its updated effective date.