Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
A name or place entered in a search tool is sent to the outside provider operating that tool. That provider processes the query and returns its results. Rutherford County Criminal History does not keep or log the entered search terms on its own systems.
Messages and Contact Submissions
A message sent by email may be retained long enough to respond and maintain the conversation. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Data We Gather Automatically
Normal server and analytics records may collect technical facts about a visit:
- Device IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device category
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring page, when available
- Date and time of each request
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies and analytics help measure traffic, find errors, and show how visitors move through the site. Browser controls can block cookies, though some functions may then work differently.
What We Do With This Data
Collected technical information supports ordinary site operations.
- Maintain performance and availability
- Pass a requested search to the correct partner
- Measure which Rutherford County topics are useful
- Diagnose faults and security problems
- Display advertising that may reflect general interests
No Criminal-Record Data on File
Rutherford County Criminal History does not build, store, or sell a database of personal criminal records. It publishes directions to the Rutherford County sheriff, detention Records Unit, Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. Visitor data is not assembled into a consumer report, and the site is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside companies power the search boxes. Their privacy rules, retention periods, pricing, and sharing practices govern information entered into those tools. Review the provider's policy before submitting a query because this policy does not control the partner's system.
Links to Other Websites
Links may lead to Rutherford County offices, North Carolina courts, SBI, legal services, or outside search services. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's policy applies. Advertising providers may also measure activity across websites through systems they control.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be handled by:
- Search partners processing a query
- Analytics vendors measuring visits and performance
- Advertising networks placing ads
- Government or law-enforcement bodies acting under a valid legal demand
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable security practices are used for information under the site's control. No internet system is risk free, so absolute protection against every breach or interception cannot be promised.
Users Under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly seek personal information from anyone under 18. Data identified as having come from a minor will be deleted when reasonably verified.
Your Data Rights
Rights may vary with residence and applicable law. The North Carolina Public Records Law governs records held by public agencies, not visitor data held by this private site. G.S. 132-1.4 gives criminal investigation and intelligence records special treatment while identifying certain law-enforcement information as public. Those laws do not turn this site into a government custodian. Subject to applicable private-data law, a visitor may:
- Ask what personal data is held
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion when the law permits
- Opt out of eligible processing
Updates to This Policy
This policy may change as practices or legal duties change. A revised version becomes effective when posted here, with the date updated below.
Effective date: August 2, 2026