Information Visitors Provide
Search Queries
When a name, location, or other search detail is entered into a third-party search tool, that query is sent to the provider that operates the tool. This site does not control the provider's database, pricing, retention practices, or result rules. Visitors should review the provider's privacy policy before using any paid or account-based search product.
Messages
If a visitor sends a message related to this site, the message may include a name, email address, subject line, and any details typed into the message field. Those details are used to review and respond to the communication. Do not send Social Security numbers, full financial details, medical information, or private case strategy through a general contact message.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, this site may receive basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, time on page, and general location signals. Cookies or similar tools may be used for analytics, site functions, advertising measurement, and fraud prevention. Browser settings may allow visitors to block or delete cookies, although some features may not work the same way after that.
How Information Is Used
Information may be used to operate the site, measure traffic, improve page performance, review contact messages, prevent abuse, show relevant advertising, and understand which Gaston County jail or court topics visitors use most. It may also be used to maintain records needed for business, security, tax, or legal compliance.
Outside Links
This site links to sheriff, jail, court, NCDAC, federal, vendor, and county records resources, including portals governed by North Carolina public records rules such as N.C. Gen. Stat. 132-1 and 132-6. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy policy, terms, records rules, and data handling apply. This site is not responsible for those outside practices.
Who May Receive Data
Information may be shared with search partners, hosting providers, analytics services, advertising networks, spam-prevention tools, professional advisers, and service providers that help run the site. Information may also be disclosed when required by subpoena, court order, law-enforcement demand, or another lawful process.
Security Limits
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information handled by this site, but no website, email system, or online form can be guaranteed secure. Visitors use the site with that risk in mind, especially when choosing what to type into searches or messages.
Children
This site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes a child submitted information, they may use the contact page to ask for review.
Privacy Choices
Visitors may choose not to use third-party search boxes, may adjust browser cookie settings, and may avoid sending optional contact messages. Depending on location and applicable law, visitors may also ask to access, correct, or delete certain personal information held by this site. Some information may be retained when needed for security, legal, accounting, or dispute purposes.
Notice Updates
This Privacy Notice may be changed from time to time. The updated notice applies when it is posted on this page.