Information You Provide
Search Terms
When you enter a name, location, or other query into a partner search box, that information is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep its own separate log of those search terms.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we use the information in that message to review and respond. We do not share message content outside our organization unless required by law or a valid legal process.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect technical information when pages load, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on each page.
- Referring website, when available.
- Date and time stamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site usage, support analytics, and improve page performance. You can block cookies in your browser settings, although some features or measurements may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
- To keep pages available, stable, and reasonably fast.
- To send search requests to the correct partner service.
- To understand which Aiken County jail, court, and locator pages visitors use most.
- To identify technical problems and improve the site.
- To display advertising that may be based on general visitor interests.
Outside Websites
This site links to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the Aiken County current detainee search, Aiken County court records, SCDC, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the privacy policy of the destination site controls how your information is handled.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to recognize activity across websites and serve targeted ads. That tracking occurs under the partner's policies, not this site's direct control.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Data may be available to these limited categories of recipients:
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure traffic and performance.
- Advertising networks that support ads on the site.
- Law enforcement, courts, or government bodies when required by subpoena, court order, or other valid legal demand.
Public records linked from this site are controlled by the originating agencies and by laws such as the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, Title 30, Chapter 4. Those laws do not make this site the custodian of any official Aiken County record.
Security
We use ordinary security practices for a public website, but no internet-connected service can be guaranteed breach-proof. You should not treat any online communication as perfectly secure.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may ask for a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
- You may ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- You may request deletion of information that is not needed for legal or operational reasons.
- You may opt out of certain processing where applicable law gives you 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 language taking effect when it appears here.