Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
A name or place entered in a search box is sent directly to the outside company that operates that tool. The provider handles the request and displays its response. We do not retain a separate log of those search terms.
Messages and Contact Submissions
An email message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It remains within our operation unless disclosure is required by a valid legal obligation.
Data We Gather Automatically
Normal server and analytics functions can collect technical details when a page loads:
- Page-view dates and times
- The referring site, when supplied
- Pages opened and approximate visit length
- Device type and operating system
- Browser name and version
- The device IP address
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small files that help measure traffic patterns, such as popular pages and common exit points. Analytics providers may combine these observations into general reports. A browser can reject or remove cookies, though some functions may then work differently.
What We Do With This Data
- Diagnosing errors and service problems
- Measuring which reference pages serve visitors well
- Routing a search request to the selected provider
- Maintaining page speed, security, and availability
- Displaying advertising that may reflect general interests
No Criminal-Record Data on File
We do not own, compile, or sell a database of personal criminal records. The reference material identifies official Currituck County channels, including the sheriff, the clerk, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. Visitor data is not assembled into a consumer report or a record about another person, and this website is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside companies operate the search boxes. Their privacy terms, retention rules, and sharing practices apply to information submitted through those tools. Review the provider’s policy before entering a query because we do not control its processing.
Links to Other Websites
Links lead to Currituck Sheriff, North Carolina courts, state agencies, and other services. Once a visitor leaves this website, the destination’s own policy controls. Read it before providing personal details.
Advertising companies may use their systems to measure activity across websites and select ads. We do not operate that tracking.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be available to:
- Analytics services measuring traffic and performance
- Search partners processing a query
- Advertising networks serving page ads
- A government or law-enforcement body acting under a valid legal order
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security measures protect information under our control. No internet service can promise perfect security, so we cannot guarantee that unauthorized access will never occur.
Users Under 18
The website is intended for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger than 18. A verified request concerning a minor’s submitted data will be addressed promptly.
Your Data Rights
The North Carolina Public Records Law, Chapter 132, governs records held by government custodians and does not turn this private website into a public agency. Subject to applicable law and verification, you may:
- Request deletion of eligible personal data
- Ask to correct inaccurate personal data
- Request a copy of personal data held about you
- Object to certain processing where the law provides that choice
Updates to This Policy
Revisions will appear on this page and carry a new effective date. Reviewing the policy from time to time is the best way to see the current practices.
Effective date: August 1, 2026