Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a name, county, state, or other search term is entered into a search tool on this site, that request may be sent to the third-party provider that powers the tool. McDowell County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the information in that message may be kept long enough to read it, respond, and handle related follow-up. We do not share direct contact messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data when a page loads. That data helps measure site use, fix errors, and keep pages available.
- IP address or general network location.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, operating system, and screen information.
- Pages viewed and the time spent on those pages.
- Referring website or search engine, when available.
- Date and time stamps tied to page requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising or analytics. Browser settings can block or delete cookies, but some features may behave differently when they are disabled.
How Data Is Used
- To keep pages available, usable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To learn which McDowell County inmate-record pages are useful to readers.
- To find technical errors, broken links, and security issues.
- To show advertising that may be based on general interests.
Outside Websites
McDowell County Inmate Population links to sheriff pages, jail services, NCDAC resources, court portals, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's own privacy notice controls how data is collected and used.
Advertising partners may use their own cookies or similar technology to measure ad performance or tailor ads across sites. That tracking occurs on their systems, not on an official McDowell County government system.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal contact messages. Information may be received or processed by the parties needed to operate the site and respond to lawful obligations.
- Search partners that process search requests.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used to protect information handled through this site. No internet-connected service can be made completely secure, so we cannot promise that a breach, outage, or unauthorized access will never occur.
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, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of information you believe is wrong.
- Ask that personal information be deleted when retention is not required.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives that right.
Policy Updates
This privacy notice may be changed from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page and will apply after they are published.