Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, location, or other detail is entered into a search box powered by a third-party provider, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to review it and respond. It is not shared outside the organization except when required by law.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may receive routine technical details when a page loads.
- IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand page use and improve performance. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, although some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and responsive.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Onslow County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To detect errors, broken pages, or technical issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
The site links to the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, NextRequest, North Carolina eCourts, NC DAC, VINE, BOP, ICE, and third-party search services. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination controls how that destination handles information.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure or personalize ads across websites. That tracking is handled on their platforms, not as an official Onslow County public-records process under Chapter 132.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold. It may be available to limited parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and page performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, but no website or internet-connected system can be promised as completely secure or free from unauthorized access.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact can be made so deletion can be requested.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by the site.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask for deletion where deletion is legally and technically available.
- Opt out of certain processing where an opt-out right applies.
Policy Updates
This notice may be revised from time to time. Updated language will be posted on this page with the new effective version reflected by the posted text.