Information You Provide
Search requests
A name, place, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the independent provider that operates that tool. Carroll County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, we may retain the submitted information to answer the message. It is not shared outside our organization except when a valid legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most web services, the site may receive routine technical information as pages load.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring website, when available
- Date and time of access
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure use of the site. A browser can be set to refuse cookies, though some features may not work the same way after that choice.
How Information Is Used
Technical and submitted information may be used for ordinary operation and improvement of the service.
- Maintain performance and security
- Send a query to the selected search partner
- Understand which content is useful
- Diagnose errors and improve the service
- Support advertising that may reflect interests
Outside Websites
Links may lead to sheriff pages, court portals, corrections resources, news outlets, or independent search tools. Each outside destination controls its own collection, retention, and privacy practices once a visitor leaves this site.
Advertising partners can use their own systems to observe activity across websites for interest-based advertising. Those activities occur under the partners' policies, not this notice.
Recipients of Data
We do not sell personal information. Information may nevertheless be available to these limited recipients when needed for the stated purpose or required by law.
- Search providers that process a submitted query
- Analytics vendors that measure site use
- Advertising networks that serve advertisements
- Government or law-enforcement authorities responding to a valid legal order
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards for information in our control. No internet-connected service can promise perfect security, and no method of transmission or storage is guaranteed breach-proof.
Visitors Under 18
The service is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor has provided information may ask us to remove it.
Your Information Choices
Subject to applicable law, a visitor may request information about personal data we hold or ask that it be corrected, deleted, or excluded from certain processing.
- Ask for a copy of personal data held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where appropriate
- Ask to opt out of eligible processing
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as practices or legal requirements change. An updated version will be posted here and will carry its own effective date.