Information You Submit
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name, location, or similar detail into a search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Montgomery County Inmate Population does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If someone emails us or sends a message through a contact channel, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect routine technical details when a page loads.
- The visitor's IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when a browser provides it.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use pages about the Montgomery County Detention Center, NC DAC, VINELink, and related record paths. Browser settings can block cookies, though some features may work differently when they are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available and loading properly.
- To route search requests to the appropriate third-party search provider.
- To see which pages about Montgomery County jail records, court records, or state-prison lookup are useful.
- To diagnose broken links, errors, and performance issues.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Other Websites
This site links to outside sources, including the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Detention Services, the North Carolina Judicial Branch Montgomery County page, NC DAC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the outside website controls that visit.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and provide targeted ads. That tracking happens through their services, not through a Montgomery County government agency.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to the following parties when needed for site operation or legal compliance.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure under applicable North Carolina or federal law.
Security
Reasonable security practices are used for this site, but no website connected to the internet can be guaranteed breach-proof. Visitors should not treat this site as a secure channel for confidential legal, medical, financial, or custody instructions.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so the information can be reviewed for deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask for a copy of personal data we maintain.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Ask that information be deleted where the law allows.
- Opt out of certain processing where an applicable privacy law gives that right.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be updated from time to time. When it changes, the revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date if one is provided.