Information You Choose to Provide
Search Entries
When a name, location, or other search term is entered into a third-party search tool, that request is sent to the provider that powers the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email or submit a message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to respond and maintain ordinary business records. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement makes disclosure necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard technical data may be collected when pages load or links are used.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website or search page, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and basic visitor behavior. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may not work in the same way after cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- To operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
- To send search requests to the correct third-party provider.
- To understand which Stokes County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To identify broken links, errors, abuse, and other technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Links Away From This Site
The site links to sources such as the Stokes County Sheriff's Office, Citizen Connect, the North Carolina Judicial Branch, NCDAC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. North Carolina public records are governed by laws such as N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 132, but each outside website controls its own privacy practices once you leave this site.
Advertising partners may use their own technologies to measure activity across websites and deliver targeted ads. That tracking happens on the partner's systems, not as an official Stokes County government service.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. Limited information may be available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process a visitor's query.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government agencies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information handled by the site. No website, server, email system, or internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof.
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 the site so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information held by the site.
- Ask that inaccurate information provided directly to the site be corrected.
- Ask for deletion of information when retention is not required.
- Object to certain uses or request an opt out where available.
Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. Changes are posted on this page and become effective when the updated notice appears here.