Information Supplied Directly
Search entries
A name or location entered into a search widget is sent to the outside provider that runs that search. Howard County Busted Mugshots does not retain or log those terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and its contact details may be retained so a reply can be made. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data From Visits
Like most web services, the site and its service providers may collect basic technical data when a page loads. This information helps operate, secure, and understand the service.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring site, when available
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand site use and keep features working. A browser can be configured to block cookies, although some functions may behave differently when they are blocked.
How Information Is Used
Information is used for ordinary site operations and to improve the usefulness and reliability of the service.
- Operate and maintain the website
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Measure which pages are useful to visitors
- Detect and correct technical problems
- Display advertising that may be interest based
Outside Websites and Advertising
The site links to official rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, public resources, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, the receiving service’s privacy policy and practices control that visit.
Advertising providers may measure activity across websites on their own systems to deliver interest-based ads. Howard County Busted Mugshots does not control those systems or their policies.
Recipients of Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be handled by the organizations needed to operate the services a visitor chooses or when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
- Search partners that process submitted queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Government or law-enforcement bodies acting under valid legal process
Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information. No system connected to the internet can guarantee complete security, and no breach-proof promise is made.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may request deletion by using the contact route.
Choices About Your Information
A visitor may contact the site to make a reasonable request about personal information it holds.
- Request a copy of retained personal data
- Correct inaccurate details
- Ask for deletion where applicable
- Object to certain processing where available
Policy Revisions
This notice may change as the service changes. Revised terms take effect when posted here with an updated effective date.