Information You Choose to Provide
Search Terms
When you enter a name, county, or location into a search box, that query is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Mitchell County Inmate Population does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share message content outside the organization unless a valid legal requirement applies.
Technical Information Collected During Visits
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical details when a page loads or a link is used.
- Your IP address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, when one is provided.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some tools or measurements may work differently after cookies are disabled.
How the Information Is Used
- To keep the site available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To learn which Mitchell County jail, court, and facility pages are useful to visitors.
- To diagnose broken links, performance issues, and security concerns.
- To display advertising that may be related to visitor interests.
When You Leave This Site
This site links to official and outside resources, including the Mitchell County Sheriff's Department, the McDowell detention facility page, and the North Carolina eCourts Portal. After you click to another website, that site's own privacy policy and data practices control.
Advertising partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking is handled by those partners, not by Mitchell County Inmate Population.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be available to limited parties when needed for the site to function or when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process submitted lookup requests.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks used to support the site.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid subpoena, court order, warrant, or similar legal demand applies.
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public information website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. You should avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are necessary for your message.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18, and a parent or guardian may contact us to request deletion if a minor has submitted information.
Your Choices and Requests
- Ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information you provided.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain processing when the law gives that right.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may be revised from time to time. Any update will be posted on this page with the revised text taking effect when published.