Information You Submit
A name, place, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy terms control its handling of a query.
An email or contact message may include a name, email address, and whatever the sender chooses to write. That information is retained as needed to answer the message. It is not shared outside the organization unless a lawful requirement applies or a service provider must process it to deliver the response.
Automatic Technical Information
Like most websites, this service may receive routine technical details when a page loads. Those details help deliver pages and identify faults. They can include:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring page or site
- Date and time stamps
Cookies and similar technology may be used to understand site activity. Browser controls can block or remove cookies, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports the operation of this private Rowan County reference. It may be used to:
- Keep pages available, stable, and responsive
- Send a search request to the selected partner
- Measure which release-record resources are useful
- Find errors, abuse, and technical failures
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Outside Sites and Advertising
Links can lead to Rowan County records, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, statutes, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy policy governs. Review it before sending personal information.
Advertising partners may use their own technologies to measure activity or personalize ads across websites. That processing occurs on the partner's systems and is governed by its policies, not by this notice.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold. Limited information may be processed by:
- Search partners that receive an entered query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads
- Government or law-enforcement bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used for information within this site's control. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, and no transmission or storage system is breach proof. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive custody, medical, financial, or identity documents through a general contact message.
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 Contact Us page to request review and deletion.
Your Information Choices
Subject to applicable law and the limits of available records, a visitor may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal information held by this site
- Correct information that is inaccurate
- Delete information no longer required
- Object to or opt out of certain processing
These choices apply to data controlled by this site. Requests about a Rowan government record, a partner search, or an advertising profile must go to the organization that controls it.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as practices or legal duties change. A new version takes effect when posted with its updated effective date. Continued use after publication means the revised practices apply.