Information You Submit
Search Entries
A name, place, or other term entered into a search feature is sent to the third-party provider operating that feature. Erath County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider’s handling of a submitted query is governed by that provider’s terms and privacy practices.
Messages You Send
If you send an email or a contact-form message, we retain the information needed to respond. We do not share that message outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Details
Like most websites, the site and its service providers may receive routine technical information each time a page loads. This information helps operate the service, measure use, and diagnose faults.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser name and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and the time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is supplied.
- Access date and time.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may help us understand how visitors use the site. You can limit or block cookies through browser settings, although some site features may behave differently if you do.
How Information Is Used
Information is used for practical site operations and to make the reference material usable. We do not use it to create an official record.
- Operate and improve site speed and reliability.
- Send a search request to the appropriate partner service.
- Learn which reference pages visitors find useful.
- Identify, investigate, and fix technical problems.
- Display advertising that may be based on interests.
External Sites and Services
The site links to official resources such as the Erath County custody portal, the Sheriff’s Open Records page, courts, TDCJ, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the receiving service’s own privacy policy and terms control. Official public-record procedures are governed locally and under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Advertising partners may also collect activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Their tracking is subject to their policies, not this Privacy Notice.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be available to the service providers that perform the functions below, or to a public authority when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
- Search partners that process submitted queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use.
- Advertising networks that serve advertisements.
- Law-enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order.
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical practices intended to protect information. No system connected to the internet is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee that a transmission or stored item will never be accessed, altered, or lost.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted personal information, contact us so that we can consider and, where appropriate, process a deletion request.
Your Information Choices
Subject to applicable law and a reasonable identity check, you may ask about personal information held by this site.
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information where appropriate.
- Opt out of certain processing when that option applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the site or its services change. A revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date, and continued use after posting is subject to the revised notice.