Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you enter a name or place into a search tool, that query is sent to the independent provider that operates the tool. Washington County Busted Mugshots does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or a message through a contact route, we retain the information needed to respond. We do not share that message outside the organization unless a legal obligation requires disclosure.
Automatic Technical Details
Like most websites, the service may receive limited technical information when a page loads to operate, secure, and understand the site.
- Your IP address.
- Your browser name and version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and the time spent on them.
- The referring page, when one is supplied.
- Visit dates and times.
Cookies
Cookies help show how visitors use the site. You can limit or block cookies in your browser, although some site functions may then work differently.
How Technical Data Is Used
We use available information to maintain and improve the service, not to operate an official Washington County record system.
- To keep pages available and responsive.
- To pass a search request to the selected partner service.
- To see which reference pages visitors find useful.
- To diagnose and correct technical problems.
- To display advertising that may be interest based.
Outside Websites and Advertising
The site links to Washington County and state resources, including Sheriff, jail, court, corrections, and FOIL pages, as well as independent search tools. Once you leave this site, the other organization’s privacy terms control its collection and handling of information.
Advertising providers may collect or use activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Their activity is governed by their policies, not this notice.
Possible Recipients
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may nevertheless be handled by service providers in the ordinary operation of the site.
- Search partners that receive a query submitted through their tool.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government authorities when a valid legal order requires it.
Security Measures
We use reasonable safeguards suited to a small reference website. No internet-connected system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee that information will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor sent us information, use the Contact Us page to request its deletion.
Your Information Choices
You may ask about information we hold from a direct message or contact submission.
- Request a copy of information associated with your message.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where that option applies.
Notice Revisions
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the site or its services change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.