Information a visitor sends directly
Search terms
A name, location, or other text entered into a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates that tool. Clark County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages and contact details
If a visitor sends an email or contact message, the message and supplied reply details may be retained so a response can be made. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical information collected during visits
Like many public websites, the service may receive routine technical details when a page loads. These details help show pages and diagnose faults:
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited and the time spent on each page.
- The referring site, when a referral is supplied.
- Visit timestamps.
Cookies and similar tools
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the pages. Browser controls can block or clear them. Some site features may work differently when cookies or related storage are disabled.
How the information supports the site
The information described above may be used for the ordinary operation and improvement of this reference service.
- Keep the pages available and responsive.
- Send a search request to the appropriate partner tool.
- See which pages help visitors understand Clark County sources.
- Identify technical problems and correct them.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to a visitor's interests.
Government and partner links
The site links to the Clark County Sheriff and Jail, Illinois VINE, city police pages, the Clark County courthouse, state corrections, federal locators, and third-party research tools. Once a visitor follows one of those links, the destination's own privacy notice and data practices apply.
Some advertising partners may observe activity across different websites to help deliver interest-based advertising. That activity occurs on the partner's systems, not under the control of this site's pages.
Who may receive information
Personal information is not sold by this site. Depending on the feature used and the circumstances, information may be received by:
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics services that measure page use.
- Advertising networks that support displayed ads.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security is a reasonable effort, not a promise
Ordinary security practices are used to protect information held by the site. No internet-connected system is completely secure, however, and this notice does not promise that information will be immune from every breach, error, or unauthorized event.
Visitors under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent data, a parent or guardian may use the Contacts page to ask that it be deleted.
Choices concerning personal data
Subject to applicable limits and the information actually held, a visitor may ask for the following:
- A copy of personal data maintained by the site.
- Correction of inaccurate information supplied by the visitor.
- Deletion of personal data when retention is not required.
- Opt-out from certain forms of processing where that choice is available.
Requests can be sent through the Contacts page. A request may need enough detail to identify the relevant message or data without exposing another person's information.
Changes to this Privacy Notice
This notice may be revised as the site, tools, or legal requirements change. A new version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date or other clear revision marker.