Information provided by visitors
Search entries
A name, location, or similar term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. Smith County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
Information included in an email or message is retained to respond to the inquiry. It is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical information collected automatically
Like most websites, the site may receive routine technical information when a browser loads a page, including:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and the time spent on them
- Referring website, when one is provided
- Visit timestamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure 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
- Operate and improve the site's speed and reliability
- Send a search request to the selected partner service
- Understand which reference pages are useful
- Diagnose and address technical problems
- Display advertising that may be based on interests
Outside sites and advertising
Links may lead to government offices, sheriff or corrections resources, court portals, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the receiving site's privacy policy controls its information practices. Official records requests must be made to the appropriate government custodian; Tennessee's public-records context includes Tenn. Code Ann. ยง 10-7-503.
Advertising partners may measure activity across websites to deliver interest-based advertising through their own systems, rather than through Smith County Busted Mugshots.
Parties that may receive information
Personal information is not sold. It may be shared with the following parties when needed for the uses described above:
- Search partners that process search entries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security practices
Reasonable measures are used to protect information, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed completely secure. The site cannot promise that a security incident will never occur.
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 personal information, use the Contact Us page to request its deletion.
Choices about personal information
- Request a copy of personal information the site holds
- Ask to correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Ask to opt out of certain processing
Changes to this policy
This policy may be revised from time to time. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.