Information You Choose to Send
Search Terms
A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you email or submit a contact message, the message and reply details are kept long enough to respond and manage the conversation. They are not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement applies.
Technical Details Collected on Visits
When a page loads, standard server and analytics systems may receive the following details:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring site, when available
- Visit timestamps
Cookies and Similar Tools
Cookies help show how visitors use the site. Browser settings can block or delete them, although some features may behave differently when they are blocked.
How the Information Is Used
- Operate, secure, and improve site performance.
- Send search requests to the provider that supplies the search tool.
- Understand which pages visitors find useful.
- Diagnose errors and technical problems.
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
When You Follow an Outside Link
This site links to the Pender jail roster, Sheriff page, county records portal, North Carolina courts, the state DOC, and outside search tools. Once you leave, the destination’s privacy policy controls. Review that policy before submitting information.
Some advertising partners may observe activity across sites for targeted advertising on their own systems. That tracking is not controlled by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal data is not sold by this site. It may be available to the following service categories:
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Limits
Reasonable standard security practices are used, but no internet-connected system is completely secure. The site cannot promise that information will never be exposed, intercepted, or affected by a breach.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent information, contact the site so the submission can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask what personal data is held about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing.
Policy Changes
This policy may be revised as the site, service providers, or legal requirements change. An updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.