Information That May Be Collected
A search query entered into a third-party search box can be sent to that provider. A message submitted through a contact channel may include the sender’s name, email address, and message contents. Ordinary technical data can include IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, approximate time, and pages viewed. Cookies or similar storage may support site operation, analytics, advertising, or preference controls.
How Information Is Used
Information may be used to operate and secure the pages, respond to messages, understand traffic, measure referrals, prevent abuse, and improve content. Search partners, analytics providers, and advertising networks may process information under their own terms. Law enforcement or another authority may receive information when required by a valid legal order or applicable law.
Links and Outside Providers
Pages link to the Buncombe Sheriff’s roster and Daily Bulletin, city police portals, North Carolina eCourts, NCDAC, BOP, ICE, news outlets, and third-party search tools. Those organizations control their own systems and policies. Review the destination’s privacy notice before entering a name, date, message, or other detail.
Security and Retention
Reasonable safeguards may be used, but no online transmission or storage system is guaranteed secure. Information may be kept for operational, legal, fraud-prevention, or recordkeeping needs. The service does not control the retention period of a linked Sheriff, police, court, corrections, news, or search-partner system.
Children and User Choices
This service is not directed to people under 18. A user may ask about access, correction, deletion, or the handling of a message, subject to identity, legal, and technical limits. A user can also clear cookies through browser controls or decline to use a partner search box. Requests should not be sent to a government office through an unrelated private form.
Policy Changes
This policy may be updated as the service, providers, or legal requirements change. The revised text takes effect when posted. Continued use after an update means the posted policy applies to later visits.