Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice describes how Columbus County Busted Mugshots handles information connected with its pages and search tools. It covers information supplied by a visitor, technical data collected during a page visit, cookies, and transfers to services reached through links or search boxes.

Information You Submit

A name, location, or other search term entered into a third-party search box is sent to the provider that operates that tool. This service does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider’s privacy notice controls its handling after submission.

If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and reply details may be kept so a response can be provided. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is needed to operate the service or is legally required.


Technical Data and Cookies

Normal page delivery can create technical records such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring site, when supplied
  • Visit timestamps

Cookies and similar tools may help understand how pages are used or keep a feature working. Browser settings can block cookies, although some features may behave differently when they are disabled.


How Information Is Used

  • Keep pages available and improve load speed.
  • Route a search request to the selected partner tool.
  • Learn which content is useful.
  • Find errors, abuse, and technical problems.
  • Display advertising that may reflect general interests.

Information is not used to create a private criminal-history file. Public record pages remain subject to their originating agency’s rules.


Outside Websites and Partners

Pages link to CCSO, city police, court, state corrections, federal locator, news, and third-party search services. Once a visitor leaves for another domain, that operator’s privacy policy and terms apply. Advertising partners may also track activity across sites for targeted advertising on their systems, not through direct control of this service.


Who May Receive Data

Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be received by the following parties as needed:

  • Search partners processing an entered query.
  • Analytics providers measuring page use.
  • Advertising networks serving or measuring ads.
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.

Security and Age Limits

Reasonable, standard security practices are used, but no internet-connected system can be guaranteed breach-proof. This service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or minor may request deletion of information submitted by a minor.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and practical limits, a visitor may ask to:

  • Receive a copy of personal data held here.
  • Correct inaccurate contact information.
  • Request deletion.
  • Opt out of certain processing or cookies.

Send a request through Contact Us. A request sent to a linked sheriff, court, search partner, or publisher must be directed to that operator.


Notice Changes

This notice may be revised as the service, technology, or legal requirements change. A revised version becomes effective when posted here, with its effective date shown on the page.