Information You Provide
Search Entries
A name, location, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the independent provider that operates that tool. Hancock County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you email us or send a contact message, we retain the information in that message to respond or address the request. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless a legal requirement requires disclosure.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, the site and its service providers may receive routine technical information when a page is loaded. This information helps operate the service and identify technical problems.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is supplied.
- Date and time of access.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies help us understand how visitors use the site. Your browser may block or limit cookies, although some features may work differently when those controls are active.
How Information Is Used
We use the information described above to operate, maintain, and improve the site and its connections to outside services.
- Maintain performance and site availability.
- Send a search request to the selected partner service.
- Understand which material visitors find useful.
- Detect, investigate, and correct technical issues.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
Outside Websites
Links may lead to official sheriff, WVDCR, Northern Regional Jail, court, and public-record sources, as well as outside search tools. Once you leave this site, the other organization’s privacy notice and practices govern your activity.
Advertising partners may also collect activity across websites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Their activity is governed by their own policies, not this notice.
Recipients of Data
We do not sell personal information. Information can nonetheless be processed or disclosed in the following limited circumstances.
- Search partners that receive a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that deliver advertising.
- Government or law-enforcement bodies when required by a valid legal order.
Reasonable Safeguards
We use reasonable administrative and technical practices intended to protect information under our control. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed completely secure, so we cannot promise that a transmission or stored record will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has sent us personal information, contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Information Choices
Subject to applicable law and the information we actually hold, you may ask about personal information connected to a direct message or other submission.
- Request a copy of information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate direct-message information.
- Request deletion of information, where appropriate.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing when available.
Notice Revisions
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the site or its services change. Any revision will appear here with an updated effective date.