Information You Provide
Search entries
A name, place, or other detail entered into a search tool is sent to the outside provider that runs that tool. Dauphin County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or other direct message, we retain the information needed to respond and manage the conversation. It is not shared outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, the service may receive routine information created by a browser or device when a page loads. This helps maintain the site and identify technical problems.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Visit date and time.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the site. Browser controls can restrict cookies, although some functions may work differently after they are blocked.
How Information Is Used
Information is used to operate and improve the service, not to create official Dauphin County records.
- Keep pages available and responsive.
- Send a search request to the relevant partner service.
- Measure which resources visitors find useful.
- Detect, investigate, and correct technical errors.
- Display advertising that may reflect broad interests.
External Sites and Advertising
The service links to official Dauphin County resources, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, court portals, and outside search tools. Once a visitor follows one of those links, the destination site’s privacy practices apply.
Advertising partners may measure activity across websites for interest-based advertising on their own systems. Their activity is governed by their policies, not this Privacy Notice.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed to limited recipients when the disclosure supports the service or is legally required.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure advertising.
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No internet-connected system can promise absolute security, so a breach-proof outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from people under 18. If a minor has provided personal information, contact us so the request can be reviewed and the information deleted where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and identity verification, a visitor may ask about information we hold.
- Request a copy of personal data in our possession.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion of information where applicable.
- Object to or opt out of certain processing when that option applies.
Policy Revisions
We may revise this notice as operations or legal requirements change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date.