Information Collected
Search terms entered in a sponsored search box pass to the third-party search provider, not a Chowan County agency. We may receive messages voluntarily sent to us. Servers and service providers may automatically log IP address, browser, device, referring page, viewed pages, dates, and approximate location. Cookies or similar tools may remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising.
How Information Is Used
Data may operate and secure the site, answer messages, understand traffic, improve content, prevent misuse, measure advertising, and meet legal duties. We do not use site data to make official custody or court decisions.
Who May Receive Data
Search partners receive queries submitted to their tools. Analytics vendors and advertising networks may receive technical or cookie data under their own policies. Service providers may process data for site operations. Information may also be disclosed to law enforcement or another authority when required by a valid legal order.
Outside Links
Links lead to the Chowan Sheriff, Edenton Police, North Carolina courts, NCDAC, VINE, news outlets, and private services. Their privacy practices are independent, so review each destination before submitting information.
Security and Retention
Reasonable safeguards are used, but no online transmission or storage method is guaranteed secure. Information is kept only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
Children and User Rights
This site is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect a child’s personal data. Depending on applicable law, a visitor may request access, correction, deletion, or limits on certain processing and may opt out of nonessential cookies through browser or consent settings. Requests can be made through Contact Us, subject to identity checks and legal exceptions.
Notice Updates
This privacy notice may change as practices or law change. A revised version takes effect when posted.