Information You Submit
Search Entries
A name or place entered into a search widget is sent to the independent provider that operates that tool. Mercer County Busted Mugshots does not keep a separate log of those search terms.
Messages
We retain email or contact messages as needed to reply. They are not disclosed outside our organization except when disclosure is legally required.
Technical Information
Like most websites, the service receives routine technical data when a page is requested, including:
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when supplied.
- Request date and time.
Cookies
Cookies help us understand how the site is used. Browser settings can limit or block them, though some features may respond differently when cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
Technical and submitted information helps operate and improve the service. It may be used to:
- Maintain site performance and availability.
- Send search entries to the selected partner service.
- Measure which pages readers find useful.
- Identify and correct technical problems.
- Support advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests.
External Services
Links may lead to sheriff rosters, court portals, corrections resources, federal locators, and search providers. Once you leave this site, that destination’s privacy practices control.
Advertising partners may collect activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Information may be provided to the following parties when necessary:
- Search partners that process a requested search.
- Analytics providers.
- Advertising networks.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards for information in our control. No internet-connected system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee that a breach will never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from a person under 18. Contact us if a minor submitted personal information so it can be addressed.
Your Choices
You may contact us to exercise applicable rights concerning information we hold, including requests to:
- Receive a copy of personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of specified processing.
Policy Revisions
We may revise this policy. Any revision will appear here with an updated effective date.