Privacy Notice

This notice describes what Ozark County Busted Mugshots may receive, how it is used, and the limited circumstances in which it may be shared. It applies to activity on this privately operated site, not to an independent government or partner service after a visitor leaves this site. Using the site means accepting these practices.

Information Sent Directly

Search Terms

A name or location entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Ozark County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those submitted search terms on its own systems.

Messages

If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and contact details may be retained so a response can be provided. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Automatic Technical Data

Like most websites, this service may receive routine technical information when a page loads. That information helps operate, secure, and diagnose the service.

  • The IP address used to connect.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device category and operating system.
  • Pages viewed and the time spent on them.
  • The referring site, when one is supplied.
  • Access dates and times.

Cookies

Cookies may be used to understand site use and support basic functions. A browser can block cookies through its settings, though some functions may then work differently.


How Information Is Used

Technical and submitted information is used for practical site operations, not to create official record files.

  • Keep pages available and responsive.
  • Route a submitted search to the selected partner service.
  • Understand which resources visitors use.
  • Find, prevent, and correct technical problems.
  • Support advertising that may be based on interests.

Links Beyond This Service

Links may lead to sheriff, court, corrections, custody-locator, government, and outside search services. Their privacy terms and data handling, not this notice, apply after a visitor follows a link. Official records access is also controlled by the relevant custodian and Missouri law, including RSMo 610.023 for Sunshine Law requests.

Some advertising partners may use their own systems to observe activity across websites and provide interest-based advertising. Ozark County Busted Mugshots does not control those partners' systems.


Parties That May Receive Data

Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed to the following limited categories when needed for the stated purpose or when law requires it.

  • Search partners that process submitted queries.
  • Analytics services that report site use.
  • Advertising networks that deliver or measure ads.
  • Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.

Security Practices

Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, but no internet-connected system can promise complete security. This notice does not guarantee that a transmission or stored item will never be accessed, altered, or lost.


Visitors Under 18

This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor supplied information may request its deletion through the site contact channel.


Choices About Your Data

Subject to applicable law and verification of the request, a visitor may ask about information retained by this site.

  • Request a copy of personal information held.
  • Ask to correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of retained information.
  • Opt out of certain processing where that option applies.

Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may change as the service changes or legal requirements develop. The revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.