Information You Provide
Search Queries
A name, location, or other term entered into a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Erie County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The partner’s terms and privacy practices apply to its handling of the query.
Messages
Messages sent by email or through a contact submission may include the information a visitor chooses to provide. We keep that information only as needed to respond or manage the communication. It is not shared outside the organization unless a lawful requirement applies.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, the service may receive basic technical data when a browser loads a page. This information helps operate, secure, and measure the site.
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring site, when one is supplied.
- Visit timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure use and retain basic preferences. A browser can block or remove cookies, although some features may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Technical and voluntarily supplied information may be used for routine site operations, including the following purposes.
- Keep pages available and improve performance.
- Send a search query to the selected partner service.
- Understand which pages visitors use.
- Diagnose, prevent, and fix technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be interest-based.
External Services and Links
Links can take visitors to sheriff rosters, police records pages, court portals, corrections sources, and third-party search services. Their own privacy notices control after a visitor leaves this site. Erie County Busted Mugshots does not control their content, availability, or data practices.
Advertising or analytics partners may collect activity across sites through their own technologies. Their handling of that activity takes place under their policies, not under this notice.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be shared with service providers or authorities when that sharing is needed for the service or legally required.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure ads.
- Law enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards suited to this type of website. No online system can promise complete security, so visitors should not send sensitive information unless it is necessary and they understand the risk of internet transmission.
Visitors Under 18
The 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 personal information may request its deletion through the Contacts page.
Your Privacy Choices
Visitors may request a copy of personal information we hold, seek correction of inaccurate information, request deletion where appropriate, or opt out of certain processing. These choices concern information supplied to this private site. A request for an official New York government record follows the separate New York Freedom of Information Law, Public Officers Law Article 6, described by the New York FOIL office.
- Ask what personal information is held about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information where appropriate.
- Opt out of certain nonessential processing.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as practices or services change. A revised notice will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use after posting means the revised notice applies to future use.