Information submitted directly
Search queries
A name, place, or other query entered into a search tool is sent to the independent provider operating that tool. Knox County Busted Mugshots does not retain or log those terms on its own systems.
Messages
Information included in an email or contact submission may be kept to answer the message. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Technical information collected automatically
When a browser requests a page, routine technical data may be recorded to operate, protect, and understand the service.
- 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.
- Date and time of the request.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools may help measure how visitors use the resource. Browser settings can limit cookies, although some functions may then work differently.
Uses of information
Collected information supports the ordinary operation and improvement of the resource.
- Keep pages available and functioning.
- Pass a search request to the selected partner.
- Measure which pages are useful.
- Find technical faults and security issues.
- Display advertising that may be based on interests.
External sites and advertising
Links may lead to sheriff, jail, court, corrections, federal, or independent search services. The privacy practices of those destinations control after a visitor leaves this resource. Some advertising partners can measure activity across sites on their own systems for interest-based advertising.
Parties that may receive data
Personal data is not sold. It can be disclosed to the limited parties needed to provide services or when law requires it.
- Search providers that process a submitted query.
- Analytics services.
- Advertising networks.
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security and retention
Reasonable safeguards are used for information under our control, but no internet-connected service can promise complete security. Information is retained only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described here or as required by law.
Visitors under 18
This resource is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor supplied information may request deletion.
Your choices
You may ask about personal information held in connection with a direct message, request correction, seek deletion where applicable, or opt out of certain processing. Use the Get in Touch page for those requests.
Policy changes
This notice may be revised as practices, services, or legal requirements change. A revised version becomes effective when posted here.