Information You Provide
Search requests
When a name, location, or other search term is entered in a third-party search tool, the query is sent to the provider that operates that tool. St. Clair County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or other direct message about this site, the message and return details may be retained to respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical and Cookie Data
Site services may collect standard technical information when a page loads. This information helps maintain a reliable service and understand how visitors use its pages.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Visit dates and times.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to measure site use and support site functions. A browser can block or remove cookies, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information is used to operate and improve the site, deliver a query to the selected search partner, understand which reference pages are useful, diagnose technical faults, and support advertising that may be relevant to a visitor’s interests.
External Sources and Advertising
The site links to official jail, court, corrections, and records-request resources, along with selected third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that destination’s own privacy practices govern the information it receives.
Advertising partners may collect information about activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Those activities are governed by the partner’s policies.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold. Limited information may be made available to the following recipients when necessary for the described services or when the law requires it.
- Search partners processing a submitted query.
- Analytics providers measuring site use.
- Advertising networks serving or measuring advertisements.
- Government or law-enforcement authorities responding to a valid legal order.
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information in the site’s possession. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, so visitors should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive details in a message.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, a responsible adult may request its deletion through the Contacts page.
Your Privacy Choices
A visitor may ask for the personal information held in connection with a direct message, request correction of an error, request deletion where applicable, or ask to opt out of certain processing. Requests can be sent through the Contacts page.
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised as site practices change. Any revision becomes effective when it is posted here with an updated effective date.