Information Shared Directly
Search Terms
When a visitor enters a name or place into a search box, the query is sent to the outside provider that runs that tool. West Virginia Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own system.
Messages
An email or contact submission is kept so it can be read and answered. It is not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Technical Details and Cookies
Each page load may produce basic technical data used to deliver and understand the service, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring site, when available
- Date and time stamps
Cookie Settings
Cookies help measure how visitors use the pages. A browser can block or clear them, though some features may work differently when cookies are turned off.
How Information Is Used
Information supports the day-to-day operation of the statewide resource and helps improve its tools:
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send searches to the provider that handles them
- See which topics visitors use
- Find and repair technical problems
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests
Other Websites and Tools
Links may lead to West Virginia county pages, sheriff or corrections systems, court portals, federal locators, news sources, and private search tools. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination's own privacy rules apply. Review that provider's notice before entering personal information.
Some advertising partners may track activity across more than one website to select ads. That activity takes place on the partner's systems, not on the West Virginia Busted Mugshots pages.
Who May Receive Data
Personal data is not sold. Information may be handled by service providers that help run the site or may be disclosed under a valid legal order:
- Search partners that receive queries
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Law enforcement or government bodies when required by a lawful order
Security Measures
Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information handled by the site. No system connected to the internet can be guaranteed fully secure, and no promise is made that a breach or unauthorized access can never occur.
Visitors Under 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent information, a parent or guardian may ask that it be removed.
Requests About Your Data
A visitor may contact the site to ask about personal information handled here, subject to the limits of applicable law:
- Ask for a copy of information held
- Request a correction to inaccurate details
- Ask for deletion of eligible information
- Opt out of certain types of processing where available
Changes to This Notice
This notice may change as the service or legal requirements change. A revised version will appear on this page with an updated effective date.