Information Submitted Directly
Search terms
A name, place, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Eau Claire County Busted Mugshots does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or communication, the details supplied may be retained to respond and maintain the communication. They are not shared outside the organization except where disclosure is required by law.
Technical Information
Like most web services, basic technical data can be received when a page is loaded. This information helps operate, secure, and understand the service.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device and operating-system information.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring site, when one is supplied.
- Connection timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies and comparable technologies may be used to understand usage and support site functions. Browser settings can block or remove cookies, though some features may work differently after that choice.
How Information Is Used
Collected technical and communication information may be used to operate and improve the service, direct a query to its chosen search partner, understand which reference pages are useful, identify technical faults, and support advertising that may be interest-based. It is not used to create official public records.
Links and Advertising
This service links to government rosters, police pages, court systems, corrections sources, local reporting, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this service, the recipient’s terms and privacy practices apply. Advertising partners may track activity across sites through their own technology; that activity is governed by their policies, not this policy.
Recipients of Data
Personal information is not sold as a standalone product. Information can be processed or received by the parties needed to run the relevant function.
- Search partners that handle a submitted query.
- Analytics providers used to understand site performance.
- Advertising networks that provide or measure advertisements.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used for the information under the service’s control. No internet-connected system can promise absolute security, so the service cannot guarantee that a transmission or stored item will never be exposed, lost, or accessed without authorization.
Visitors Under 18
This service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from a person under 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor supplied personal information, contact the service so the information can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
Privacy Choices
A visitor may ask to learn what personal information is held from a direct communication, correct inaccurate information, request deletion where applicable, or opt out of certain processing. Requests should provide enough detail for the service to identify the relevant communication without supplying unnecessary sensitive information.
Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy may be revised as tools, practices, or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted here with its effective date. Continued use after an update is subject to the revised policy.
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