Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
When a visitor types a name, location, or record term into a sponsored search tool, that input is processed by the third-party provider that operates the tool. Charleston County Court Records does not operate the official Charleston County Public Index, Probate Search, warrant search, inmate search, SCDMV systems, or South Carolina Judicial Branch portals.
Messages and Contact Submissions
If a visitor sends a message to this private site, the message may be retained long enough to review and respond. Official court-record requests, FOIA requests under South Carolina Code Section 30-4-30, judicial-record requests under Rule 610, certified-copy requests, warrant confirmations, and inmate questions must go to the government office that holds the record.
Data We Gather Automatically
Standard technical information may be collected when pages load. That may include IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, and timestamps. This information helps operate the site, diagnose technical issues, and understand which Charleston County record pages are used most often.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used for analytics, site performance, sponsored search tools, and advertising. Browser settings can block or remove cookies, though some functions may behave differently.
What We Do With This Data
- Operate and secure the website.
- Route sponsored searches to partner tools.
- Measure traffic and page performance.
- Fix broken links, errors, or technical issues.
- Display ads or sponsored search features.
Links to Other Websites
This site links to Charleston County Government, the Charleston County Clerk of Court, Probate Court, Sheriff's Office, the South Carolina Judicial Branch, SCDMV, SCDC, federal courts, and other outside resources. Once a visitor leaves this site, the privacy policy of the outside website applies. South Carolina public-record laws, including the Freedom of Information Act and state confidentiality statutes, control government records held by those agencies, not this private policy.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold as a standalone list. Some data may be handled by search partners, analytics services, advertising networks, hosting providers, security vendors, or public authorities when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable technical and administrative safeguards are used for the data this site controls. No internet system can be guaranteed secure, and official Charleston County records should not be submitted to this site when they belong with a court, clerk, sheriff, probate office, or state agency.
Users Under 18
This site is intended for adult users. It does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Data Rights
- Request access to data this private site controls.
- Ask for correction of inaccurate information provided directly to this site.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain tracking where browser or vendor tools allow it.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated as site operations, legal requirements, or partner services change. The version posted on this page controls use of the site.