Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is transmitted to the independent provider that operates that tool. Chowan County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider’s privacy terms govern its handling of the query.
Messages Sent to Us
If you email us or use an available contact form, we keep the message and reply information as needed to respond. We do not share a private message outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Normal web operations can record limited technical details when a page loads. This information helps measure traffic and diagnose faults rather than confirm anyone’s identity or custody status.
- The requesting internet protocol address
- Browser name and software version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when supplied
- Date and time stamps for requests
Cookie Controls
Cookies help show how visitors move through the site and whether features work as intended. You may block or remove cookies through browser settings. Some functions may then work differently or lose saved preferences.
How Information Supports the Site
Collected information is used for limited operating and service purposes:
- Keeping pages available and responsive
- Sending a search request to the selected partner tool
- Learning which Chowan County resources visitors use
- Finding errors, broken links, and other technical problems
- Displaying advertising that may reflect general interests
Links Beyond Our Website
Links lead to Chowan County release contacts, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, and independent search tools. Once you leave this site, the destination’s own privacy notice and practices apply. Review those terms before submitting personal information.
Some advertising providers may use their own technology to follow activity across websites for interest-based ads. That tracking occurs on their systems and is governed by their policies.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may still reach the services or authorities needed to operate the site or comply with law.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver advertisements
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
We use standard safeguards suited to a public website and review access to the systems we control. No internet-connected service is fully secure, however. We cannot promise that data transmission or storage will always be free from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Visitors Under Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor submitted data, contact us so the information can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and verification, you may ask about information held by this site. Available requests include:
- Receiving a copy of personal data we hold
- Correcting inaccurate submitted information
- Requesting deletion of eligible data
- Opting out of certain forms of processing
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the site, its providers, or legal duties change. A new version becomes available on this page with an updated effective date.