Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you type a name, location, or other detail into a search tool, that query may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. Wilkes County Inmate Population does not keep its own stored log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, we may keep the information you provide long enough to read it, respond, handle follow-up, and maintain basic business records. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal obligation requires it.
Automatic Site Data
Like most websites, this site may receive technical data when a page loads. That data helps keep pages working, measure general use, and diagnose problems.
- IP address and approximate network location.
- Browser name, settings, and version.
- Device type, operating system, and screen characteristics.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on pages.
- Referring website or search page, when available.
- Date, time, and server-log entries tied to visits.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site use, remember basic preferences, support analytics, and help advertising systems work. You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Some pages or partner tools may behave differently if cookies are limited.
How Data Is Used
- To operate the site and keep pages loading reliably.
- To route search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Wilkes County record pages visitors use most.
- To detect broken links, errors, security issues, and abuse.
- To support ads that may be based on general interests or browsing activity.
Outside Websites
This site links to sheriff pages, jail information, VINE, NCDAC, court portals, government statutes, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the other website's privacy notice and data practices control what happens there.
Advertising partners may also use cookies or similar tools on their own systems to measure ads and show interest-based content across websites.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to service providers or legal authorities in the situations below.
- Search partners that process lookup requests submitted through their tools.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, regulators, or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process.
Security
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used to protect information handled by this site. No internet-connected site can be guaranteed breach-proof, and no transmission or storage method is completely secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Ask us to delete personal information when deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of some processing, including certain advertising or analytics uses, where applicable.
Notice Changes
This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Any revised version will be posted on this page with the updated text taking effect when published.