Information you provide
Search entries
When a name or location is entered in a site search tool, the query is transmitted to the independent provider that operates that tool. Hill County Busted Mugshots does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages to the site
If you email us or send a message, we retain the information needed to respond. We do not share that message outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical data from visits
Like most websites, the site may receive limited technical information when a page loads. This helps us operate and understand the website.
- Your internet-protocol address.
- Your browser type and version.
- Your device type and operating system.
- The pages viewed and time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is available.
- The date and time of a visit.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help us understand how visitors use the site. Browser settings can limit or block cookies, though doing so may change how some site features perform.
How site data is used
We use the limited information available to us to operate the guide and improve its basic functionality.
- Keep pages available and responsive.
- Send a submitted search request to the relevant partner service.
- Learn which Hill County research pages are useful to visitors.
- Identify and correct technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be relevant to a visitor’s interests.
Independent websites and advertising
This guide links to sources such as sheriff and jail pages, custody-status services, court portals, state corrections resources, and outside search tools. Their privacy terms, not this policy, apply after you leave this site.
Advertising partners may measure activity across websites to deliver interest-based advertising on their own systems. Their collection and controls are governed by their own policies.
Parties that may receive data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may nevertheless be handled by the following parties when needed for the stated purpose.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics services that measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure advertisements.
- Law-enforcement or government authorities acting under a valid legal order.
Security practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards for the information we handle. No online service can promise complete security, so we cannot guarantee that a transmission or stored data will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors under eighteen
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided information to us, contact us so that we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Your information choices
You may contact us about information associated with a direct message or other information we hold.
- Ask for a copy of the personal information we retain.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate.
- Request deletion of information, subject to legal obligations.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where that option applies.
Policy revisions
We may revise this policy as site practices change. Any revision will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.