Privacy Notice

This notice describes what information San Mateo County Busted Mugshots receives, how it may be used, and when another party may receive it. It covers direct messages, search tools, routine technical data, cookies, and outside services. By using the site, a visitor accepts these practices.

Information You Submit

Search terms

A name or location entered into a search box is transmitted to the third-party provider that operates the tool. This site does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.

Messages

An email or contact submission may be retained long enough to review and answer it. Message content is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Automatic Technical Data

Like most websites, server and analytics systems may collect routine details when a page loads.

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring website, when available
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies

Cookies help measure use and remember basic preferences. A browser can reject or remove cookies, although some functions may then work differently.


How Data Is Used

Collected data supports a limited set of operating purposes.

  • Keeping pages available and responsive
  • Sending a search request to the selected provider
  • Understanding which material visitors use
  • Finding errors and security problems
  • Displaying advertising that may reflect interests

Other Websites and Advertising

Links may lead to Sheriff and police pages, jail locators, court portals, corrections systems, news outlets, and third-party search tools. After a visitor leaves this site, the destination's privacy terms control its collection and use of data.

Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites or select ads. Their tracking is governed by their policies, not this notice.


When Data May Be Shared

Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed only as needed to the following types of recipients.

  • Search partners processing a submitted query
  • Analytics providers measuring site use
  • Advertising networks delivering ads
  • Law enforcement or another government body acting under a valid legal order

Security Practices

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information. No website, network, storage system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed fully secure or immune from a breach.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Contact Us page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and the ability to verify a request, a visitor may ask for access to personal data held by the site, correction of inaccurate data, deletion, or an opt-out from certain processing. Browser controls can also limit cookies.


Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised as site practices or legal duties change. A new version takes effect when posted, with its updated effective date.