Information Sent Directly
Search entries
A name, place, or other term entered into a search widget is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. Jones County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those terms on its own systems.
Messages
Email and contact submissions are kept so a reply can be made. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
Normal page delivery may record technical details such as:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- device type and operating system
- pages viewed and time spent
- referring page, when available
- timestamps
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help us understand how visitors use the pages. Browser settings can block them. Some features may work differently after blocking cookies.
How Information Is Used
Information may be used to:
- keep the pages running and responsive
- send search requests to the correct partner
- see which content is useful
- find faults and improve performance
- show advertising that may fit a visitor’s interests
Links and Outside Services
The pages link to sheriff and detention sites, booking and court portals, state corrections systems, federal locators, news organizations, and outside search tools. Once a visitor leaves these pages, the destination’s privacy policy governs. Advertising partners may track activity across sites for targeted advertising on their systems.
Who May Receive Data
Personal information is not sold by Jones County Busted Mugshots. It may be received by:
- search partners that process submitted queries
- analytics providers
- advertising networks
- law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Limits
Reasonable, standard safeguards are used, but no internet-connected system is completely secure. No promise can be made that a breach, intrusion, or other security event will never occur.
Visitors Under 18
This resource is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a minor has sent personal data, a parent or guardian may ask us to delete it.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on the information held, a person may request:
- a copy of personal data we have
- correction of inaccurate information
- deletion of submitted information
- an opt-out from certain processing
Send a request through Get in Touch. Requests involving a sheriff, jail, court, NC DAC, or another linked agency must go to that agency.
Changes to This Notice
Privacy practices may change as the resource, vendors, or laws change. A revised notice takes effect when posted here. The effective date should be checked before relying on an older copy.