Information You Send
Search Queries
When a visitor enters a name, place, or similar term into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Surry County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply address may be kept long enough to respond. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Information Collected Automatically
Basic technical data may be recorded when a page loads so the site can operate, measure use, and detect problems.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, if one is passed by the browser.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand visitor activity and support site functions. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, though some features may work differently after cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- Keep pages available and loading properly.
- Route search requests to the correct partner service.
- Understand which pages are useful to visitors.
- Find technical errors and improve site performance.
- Display advertising that may be based on visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to jail rosters, sheriff pages, court portals, corrections sites, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's own privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking is controlled by those partners, not by this site.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold. It may be made available to limited service providers or authorities when needed.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed to be completely secure or breach-proof.
Users Under 18
The site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Data Rights
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion when legally available.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law provides that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be revised. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the page content.