Effective August 1, 2026. This notice describes information handled when someone visits Beaufort County Released Inmates, uses an embedded search service, or sends a message.
Information You Submit
Search Terms
A name, location, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the independent provider that operates the tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy terms govern its handling.
Messages
An email or contact submission is retained as needed to answer it and manage the exchange. Message content is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law or necessary to respond to a valid legal order.
Automatically Collected Details
Ordinary web logs and analytics may collect technical details when a page loads:
- Internet Protocol address;
- browser name and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages viewed and time spent;
- the referring page, when supplied; and
- request dates and timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar storage help measure how visitors use the pages and support site functions. Browser controls can block or remove cookies. Some functions or preferences may then behave differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected data supports limited operational needs:
- keeping pages available and responsive;
- sending search requests to the selected partner service;
- understanding which Beaufort County resources visitors find useful;
- detecting errors, abuse, and technical faults; and
- displaying advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Other Websites and Services
Links may lead to Beaufort County records, South Carolina corrections and court portals, federal locators, or independent search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the destination's own privacy policy controls. This site does not set the destination's collection, retention, or security practices.
Advertising partners may use their systems to recognize activity across websites and select ads. That tracking is performed under their own policies and controls.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be handled by:
- search partners that process submitted queries;
- analytics providers that measure site use;
- advertising networks that deliver or assess ads; and
- law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal demand.
Security Practices
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information under this site's control. No Internet service, transmission, or storage system is fully secure. A breach-proof or risk-free result cannot be promised.
Visitors Under Eighteen
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Contact Us page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the ability to verify a request, a visitor may ask to:
- receive a copy of personal data held by this site;
- correct inaccurate submitted information;
- erase information that no longer must be kept; or
- opt out of certain processing where that right applies.
South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, Title 30, Chapter 4, governs access to government-held Beaufort County records. A privacy request sent here cannot alter a sheriff, jail, court, SCDC, or SCDPPPS record. Corrections must go to the originating agency.
Changes to This Notice
This notice may be revised as practices, services, or law change. The updated text and effective date will be posted here when a revision takes effect.