Information You Send Directly
Search Entries
A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems. The provider's policy controls its collection and use after submission.
Messages to Us
If you send an email or contact message, we keep the information needed to read and answer it. We do not share the message outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Routine technical details may be recorded when a page loads. They help operate and understand the site.
- The Internet Protocol address used for the visit
- Browser name and version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring website, when supplied
- Date and time stamps for requests
Cookies
Cookies help show how visitors use the pages and may support advertising. Browser controls can reject or remove cookies. Some functions may respond differently when cookies are blocked.
How Information Is Used
- Keep the site available and responsive
- Send search requests to the selected partner tool
- Measure which Burke County topics are useful
- Diagnose errors, abuse, and performance problems
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Other Websites and Advertising
Links may lead to Burke County offices, NC DAC, courts, release-record systems, federal locators, or outside search services. Once a visitor leaves, the destination's privacy notice governs the visit and any information submitted there.
Some advertising companies may use their own tools to follow activity across websites and select interest-based ads. That tracking occurs on their systems under their policies, not as a Burke County record function.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be handled by:
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site activity
- Advertising networks that deliver or assess ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid order and applicable federal or North Carolina law
Security Has Practical Limits
We use standard safeguards suited to a public information site. No Internet-connected service can promise complete security, and we cannot guarantee that an attack, transmission failure, or other breach will never occur.
Visitors Must Be Adults
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor sent information may use Contact Us to request deletion.
Choices About Your Data
Subject to applicable law and verification, a person may:
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Ask that personal data be erased
- Opt out of certain processing where that choice applies
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as services, vendors, or legal duties change. A revised version takes effect when posted here with an updated effective date.