Information You Provide
Search entries
A name, place, or other term entered in a search tool is transmitted to the independent provider that operates that tool. Island County Busted Mugshots does not retain or log those search entries on its own systems.
Messages
Information included in an email or other contact submission may be kept so that we can respond. It is not shared outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
When a browser loads a page, routine server and analytics information may be collected to 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 one is supplied.
- Access date and time.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help measure how visitors use the site and help maintain its functionality. Browser settings may block cookies, though parts of the site or partner tools can behave differently when they are blocked.
How Information Is Used
Collected information supports ordinary site operation and improvement. It may be used for the following purposes.
- Maintain site performance and availability.
- Send a submitted search to the appropriate partner service.
- Understand which resources visitors use.
- Detect, investigate, and correct technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on interests.
External Services and Links
The site links to official jail rosters, booking reports, Sheriff and Corrections pages, court portals, and independent search tools. Once you follow an external link, that destination's privacy practices control the information you provide there.
Advertising providers may collect activity across websites for their own targeted-advertising systems. Their collection occurs under their own terms and controls, not under this notice.
Who May Receive Information
We do not sell personal information. Limited information can be received by the parties below when it is needed for the stated service or required by a valid legal process.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure advertisements.
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies responding to a lawful order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected system can promise complete security, so protection against every unauthorized access or transmission cannot be guaranteed.
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, use the Get in Touch page to request deletion.
Your Information Choices
Subject to applicable Washington law and the information actually held, you may ask about the information associated with a direct message or other submission.
- Request a copy of information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information, where appropriate.
- Opt out of certain processing when that option applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as operations or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted here with an updated effective date.