Information You Submit
Search entries
A name, place, or other information entered into a site search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search terms on our own systems.
Messages
If you send us an email or contact message, we retain the information needed to respond. We do not share it outside our organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we may receive standard technical and activity information when a browser loads a page.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- The referring site, when one is supplied.
- Visit dates and times.
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. Browser settings can limit or block cookies, although some site features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
We use submitted and technical information for ordinary site operations and improvement.
- To operate and maintain the site.
- To pass a search request to the appropriate partner service.
- To understand which pages visitors find useful.
- To diagnose and address technical problems.
- To support advertising that may be tailored to visitor interests.
External Websites and Services
This guide links to official county, court, corrections, and public-record resources, as well as third-party search tools. For example, the official South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, Title 30, Chapter 4 governs public-record access, but its website and every other destination apply their own terms and privacy practices once you leave this site.
Advertising partners may measure activity across websites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Their activity is governed by their own policies, not this notice.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. It may be shared with the following parties when needed for the purposes described above.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help us measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure advertising.
- Law enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable, standard safeguards for the information we handle. No online system can promise complete security, so we cannot guarantee that transmissions or stored information will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent us personal information, contact us so that we can address deletion of that information.
Your Information Choices
You may ask about personal information that we hold and request the actions below where applicable.
- Request a copy of personal information we retain.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Opt out of certain processing where that option applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice from time to time. Any revision will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.