Privacy Notice

This notice describes information collected when someone uses Hillsborough County Busted Mugshots, why it is used, and when another party may receive it. Continued use of the site means acceptance of these practices.

Information You Submit

A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the outside provider that operates the tool. This site does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. Messages sent by email or a contact form are kept as needed to respond and are not shared outside the organization unless the law requires it.


Automatic Technical Data

Normal site operation may collect technical details when a page loads, including:

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser name and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring page, when provided
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. Browser controls can refuse them, though some functions may then work differently.


How Data Is Used

Collected data supports a small set of operating needs:

  • Keeping pages available and responsive
  • Sending search requests to the selected partner
  • Learning which pages help visitors
  • Finding and fixing site errors
  • Displaying advertising that may reflect interests

Links and Advertising

The site links to HCSO Arrest Inquiry, booking and court systems, corrections agencies, government portals, news outlets, and outside search tools. Each destination applies its own privacy policy after a visitor leaves this site. Some advertising providers may track activity across websites for interest-based advertising through their systems, not ours.


Parties That May Receive Data

Personal data is not sold. It may be available to limited service recipients when needed:

  • Search partners that process a submitted query
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order

Security Practices

Reasonable, standard safeguards are used to protect information. No website, network, or internet transmission can be promised as breach-proof, and this notice gives no absolute security guarantee.


Visitors Under Eighteen

This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted personal data may use the Contact Us page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and verification, a person may ask to:

  • Receive a copy of personal data held by this site
  • Correct information that is wrong
  • Delete personal data where the law permits
  • Opt out of certain processing

These rights apply to data controlled by this site, not records held by HCSO, HOVER, FDC, or another linked source.


Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised as services or legal duties change. A new version takes effect when posted here with its updated effective date.