Information You Submit
Search Terms
When you enter a name, county, or other lookup detail into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or otherwise send a message to this site, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside this operation unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data when pages load.
- Your IP address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors move through the site and which pages are useful. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Rowan County custody and records pages visitors use most.
- To diagnose errors, broken pages, and other technical issues.
- To support advertising that may be based on general interests.
Other Websites
This site links to Rowan County sheriff and detention resources, court portals, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction tools, federal locators, VINELink, and third-party search services. Some official records are handled by public agencies under North Carolina Chapter 132, including G.S. 132-1 and G.S. 132-6. After you leave this private website, the privacy rules and public-records procedures of the outside website or agency control how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure visits or show targeted ads across websites.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be available to the following parties when needed for the site to operate or when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this site, but no internet-connected service can be promised as breach-proof or completely secure.
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 information, contact us so the data can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal information this site maintains.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version of the notice.