Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
Search terms entered in a sponsored search tool are transmitted to the provider that operates that tool. Hertford County Court Docket does not keep a separate log of those terms.
Messages and Contact Submissions
When a visitor sends an email, the message and contact details may be retained to respond or handle the request. They are not disclosed outside the organization except where law requires disclosure.
Data We Gather Automatically
Servers and analytics services can receive ordinary technical information when a page loads.
- Device IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating-system details
- Pages viewed and visit duration
- Referring page when available
- Page-view timestamps
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies and analytics help measure use and performance. Browser controls can block cookies, although some features may work differently after that choice.
What We Do With This Data
Technical information may be used to operate the resource, route a search request to a provider, understand general traffic, address reliability issues, and support advertising delivered by third parties.
No Court-Record Data on File
Hertford County Court Docket does not host, compile, maintain, or sell a database of court dockets or personal case files. It describes where official North Carolina court information may be requested. The Hertford County Clerk of Superior Court is the local case-file custodian under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-109; Portal is not the official record.
Third-Party Search Partners
Outside companies operate the sponsored search boxes. Information entered there is governed by the partner's policy, retention practices, and terms. Review that policy before submitting a query.
Links to Other Websites
Links can lead to North Carolina court pages, clerk resources, Portal, calendars, or other services. Their privacy practices govern once a visitor leaves this resource. Advertising partners may collect activity on their own systems for ad delivery.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information can be processed by the companies that provide search, analytics, hosting, or advertising, and it can be disclosed in response to a valid legal requirement.
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect collected information. Internet transmission and storage cannot be guaranteed to be entirely secure.
Users Under 18
This resource is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from a person under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor supplied information may ask for its removal.
Your Data Rights
North Carolina court-record access is governed by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 132-6.2, subject to exceptions, and court files remain distinct from this resource's visitor data. A visitor may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitation on certain personal information held by this resource, subject to lawful retention needs.
Updates to This Policy
Changes to this policy take effect when the revised text is posted here.
Effective date: August 31, 2026