Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search
A name or location entered in a search box passes to the third-party company that powers that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our systems.
Messages Sent to Us
We retain email and contact-form messages as needed to answer them. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless the law requires disclosure.
Automatic Technical Records
Normal web logs and measurement services may collect technical information when a page loads.
- Your Internet Protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- The referring site, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookie Use
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. You may block them through browser settings, though parts of the site may then work differently.
How We Use Data
Collected data supports a limited set of operating needs.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Measure which guides help readers
- Find faults and repair technical problems
- Display advertising that may reflect interests
Websites Beyond Our Control
Our pages link to the Lincoln County Sheriff roster, Police to Citizen bulletin, county request portal, NC eCourts, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and outside search tools. After you follow a link, that operator’s privacy policy governs its collection and use.
Advertising partners may measure activity across websites for tailored ads. That processing occurs through their systems, not through a Lincoln County government system or an arrest record hosted here.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Data may still be received by limited service providers or officials.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Reasonable Security Measures
We use standard safeguards suited to a public website. No internet service, storage method, or transmission can be guaranteed to resist every breach.
Visitors Younger Than Eighteen
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may use the Contact Us page to request deletion if a minor submitted information.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may ask us to take the following steps.
- Provide a copy of personal data we hold
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Erase eligible personal data
- Stop certain forms of processing
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as site practices change. A revised policy takes effect when posted here with an updated effective date.