Information You Provide
Search entries
A name, location, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Mercer County Busted Mugshots does not retain or log those search terms in its own records. The provider's own privacy notice applies to the query after it receives it.
Messages
If you email us or submit a message, we may retain the information in that communication to answer it or address a request. We do not share those messages outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, the site and its service providers may receive technical information when a page loads. That information can include:
- Your Internet Protocol address.
- The browser and browser version in use.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- The referring site, when one is supplied.
- Dates and times of visits.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help us understand site use and keep features working. You can block or remove cookies through browser settings, but some functions may work differently after you do so.
How We Use Information
We use the information described above to operate and improve this reference resource.
- Maintain site performance and availability.
- Pass search requests to the service chosen by the visitor.
- Understand which Mercer County record-resource pages are useful.
- Detect and correct technical problems.
- Deliver advertising that may be relevant to a visitor's interests.
Links Beyond Our Site
Mercer County Busted Mugshots links to official jail information, court and government portals, Pennsylvania custody resources, and third-party search tools. Once you follow a link, that destination's privacy policy and practices control. For government-record resources, access and disclosure rules may also be set by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, where applicable.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to observe activity across sites for interest-based advertising. Their tracking occurs under their own policies, not under this Privacy Policy.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Information may nevertheless be received by the parties needed to provide the site or when law requires disclosure.
- Search partners that process a visitor's query.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve advertisements.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security Measures
We use reasonable administrative and technical practices intended to protect information. No internet-connected system is completely secure, however, and we cannot promise that a transmission or stored item will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor provided information to us, use the Contact Us page to request deletion.
Your Information Choices
You may contact us about information held directly by this site. Subject to applicable law and the limits of our systems, you may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal information we hold.
- Correct information that is inaccurate.
- Have information deleted.
- Opt out of certain processing where that option is available.
Policy Revisions
We may revise this Privacy Policy as the site or its services change. A revised policy takes effect when posted here and will show a new effective date when required.