Information You Provide
Search requests
When a name or location is entered into a search tool, that request is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Madison County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages you send
Messages sent by email or through a contact method may be retained so that we can respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the site may receive routine technical details when a browser loads a page. This information helps operate and troubleshoot the service.
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring website, when one is supplied
- Request date and time
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site. Browser settings can block or remove cookies, although some functions may then operate differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected technical data and messages are used for ordinary site operations and improvement.
- To keep the site available and responsive
- To send search requests to the applicable partner service
- To understand which material visitors use
- To identify and address technical problems
- To display advertising that may reflect general interests
External Services and Advertising
The site links to official jail rosters, booking sources, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, and third-party search tools. Once you follow an external link, that operator's privacy policy controls its collection and use of data.
Advertising partners may measure activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Those practices are governed by the partner's policies, not this notice.
Recipients of Information
We do not sell personal information. Information may nevertheless be shared with limited service providers or disclosed when a valid legal obligation requires it.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government authorities acting under a valid legal order
Security Practices
We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, so we cannot guarantee that a transmission or stored item will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, please use the Contact Us page to request deletion.
Your Information Choices
Subject to applicable law and our ability to identify the request, you may ask about information held in connection with a message or interaction.
- Request a copy of personal information we hold
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of certain processing where that option applies
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as practices change. Any revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.