Information You Provide
Search entries
A name, location, or other term entered into a site search tool is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. We do not store or log those search entries on our own systems.
Messages
When you send an email or a contact submission, we may keep the message and the information supplied with it to respond. We do not share that material outside our organization unless disclosure is legally required.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, we and service providers may receive technical details when a browser loads a page. This information helps operate, measure, and protect 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 date and time
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help us understand how visitors use the site. You can restrict cookies in your browser settings, although some functions may then work differently.
How Information Is Used
Information is used to keep McLeod County Busted Mugshots available, improve its operation, and direct a search request to the relevant provider.
- Maintain and improve site performance
- Route a search query to the chosen partner service
- Understand which resources visitors find useful
- Detect and correct technical problems
- Display advertising that may be relevant to visitor interests
Outside Services and Sites
Links can lead to the McLeod County Sheriff’s custody list, its records-request route, court services, Minnesota corrections, and search providers. Once you leave this site, the receiving organization’s privacy practices apply. Public data held by a government custodian are also subject to Minnesota law, including the Government Data Practices Act, Chapter 13 and its access procedures.
Advertising providers may collect activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Their data practices are not controlled by this site.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be received by the following parties when needed for the stated purpose or required by law.
- Search partners that process a submitted query
- Analytics providers that measure site use
- Advertising networks that serve advertisements
- Law enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order
Security Limits
We use reasonable safeguards intended to protect information, but no internet-connected service can promise complete security. We cannot guarantee that a transmission or stored item will never be accessed, changed, or disclosed without authorization.
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 has submitted personal information, contact us so that we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
You may ask about personal information we hold by contacting us through the site’s Contacts page.
- Request a copy of information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information where applicable
- Opt out of certain processing where that option is available
Policy Revisions
We may revise this Privacy Notice as practices or services change. Any revision will be posted here and will take effect when posted with its updated effective date.