Information You Choose to Provide
Search entries
A name, location, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Franklin County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
When a visitor sends a message or uses a contact method, the message and its contact details may be retained so that a response can be provided. They are not shared outside the organization except when disclosure is legally required.
Technical Data Collected on Visits
Like most websites, the service may receive routine technical information when a browser loads a page. This information helps operate and assess the service.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device category and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring website, if one was supplied
- Visit date and time
Cookies and similar tools
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site. Browser controls can block or remove cookies, although features may work differently when those controls are used.
How Information Is Used
The technical and contact information described above may be used for ordinary site operations and improvement.
- Maintain performance and availability
- Send a search request to the appropriate partner service
- Understand which information visitors find useful
- Identify and address technical problems
- Display advertising that may be relevant to a visitor's interests
External Sites and Advertising
Links may lead to the FCCC roster, Sheriff and Corrections pages, court and government portals, or third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy terms control its data handling.
Some advertising partners may collect activity across websites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Franklin County Busted Mugshots does not control those partners' practices.
Limited Sharing
Personal information is not sold. It can be made available only to the types of recipients needed for the uses described here or when the law requires it.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that help measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads
- Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security Limits
Reasonable security practices are used to protect information, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed completely secure. The site cannot promise that an unauthorized access event will never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, contact us through the Contact Us page so deletion can be requested.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the information actually held, visitors may request the following through the Contact Us page:
- A copy of personal information held by the site
- Correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion of personal information
- Opting out of certain processing where that option applies
Changes to This Notice
Privacy practices may change as the service changes. Any revised notice will be posted here with a new effective date.