Information You Provide
Search-tool entries
A name, location, or other term entered into an available third-party search tool is sent to the provider that operates that tool. Pierce County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send a message through a site contact channel, we may retain the information in it to respond. We do not share that message outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Visit Data
Like most websites, the site and its service providers may receive technical information as pages load. This information helps operate and troubleshoot the service.
- Internet protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- Referring website, if one exists
- Date and time of access
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may be used to understand site traffic and use. You can block or remove cookies through browser settings, although certain features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through the site may be used for ordinary operational purposes, including the purposes below.
- Operate, maintain, and improve site performance
- Send a search request to the applicable partner service
- Understand which pages visitors use
- Detect, investigate, and correct technical problems
- Display advertising that may be based on interests
Outside Websites and Ads
Links may lead to jail rosters, Sheriff and Corrections resources, court portals, state systems, and third-party tools. Their privacy practices govern after you leave this site, so review their policies before submitting information.
Advertising providers may collect or use activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. That activity is subject to the provider's policy, not this policy. Washington's Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW, governs access to government agency records and does not convert this private site's technical data into an agency public record.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal data. Information may be available to the limited categories below when needed for the listed service or when legally required.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that deliver ads
- Government or law-enforcement authorities acting under a valid legal order
Security Practices
We use reasonable safeguards designed for an online reference service. No internet-connected system is completely secure, however, and we cannot promise that information will never be accessed, changed, or disclosed without authorization.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has provided personal information, contact us with enough detail to allow its deletion.
Your Information Choices
You may ask about personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law and verification.
- Request a copy of personal data we hold
- Ask us to correct inaccurate personal information
- Ask for deletion of information where applicable
- Opt out of certain processing where that option applies
Policy Revisions
We may revise this policy as practices or services change. Any revision becomes effective when posted here with an updated effective date.