Information You Send
Search entries
A name, location, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. Midland County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If a visitor emails the site or sends a contact message, the information supplied may be retained to respond to that message. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Visit Data
Like most websites, the service may receive routine technical information when a page is requested. This information helps operate the site and understand technical performance.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring website, when one is provided
- Date and time of the visit
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site. A browser can be set to block or limit cookies, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Collected information is used for practical site operations and to improve the visitor experience.
- Operate and maintain the site
- Send a search request to the appropriate partner service
- Understand which pages visitors find useful
- Identify and address technical problems
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests
External Websites and Ads
The site links to MCSO, City of Midland, court, corrections, and other outside resources, as well as third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows an outside link, that service's own privacy policy and practices apply.
Advertising partners may collect or use activity across websites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Midland County Busted Mugshots does not control those partners' tracking practices.
When Data May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold. It may be shared only with the parties needed to provide or operate the described services, or when a valid legal requirement applies.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that serve ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security Practices
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed completely secure, so no breach-proof promise is made.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from people under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may request its deletion through the Get in Touch page.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the information actually held, a visitor may ask about the following privacy choices.
- Request a copy of personal information held by the site
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of certain processing where that option applies
Notice Updates
This notice may change as site practices change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.