Information You Provide
Search Entries
When you enter a name or location into a search tool, that query is sent to the independent provider operating the tool. Brown County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. Review the provider’s terms and privacy materials before submitting information through its service.
Messages
If you send an email or another direct message about this site, we retain the information needed to respond and maintain the exchange. We do not share that message outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, the site and its service providers may automatically receive routine technical information when a page is requested. This can include:
- Internet Protocol address;
- browser type and version;
- device type and operating system;
- pages visited and approximate time spent on them;
- the referring site or link, when one is available; and
- request dates and times.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies help us understand site use and maintain basic functionality. You can limit or block cookies through browser settings, although portions of the site or provider tools may then work differently.
Why We Use Information
- To operate, secure, and improve the site;
- to route a submitted search to the applicable partner service;
- to understand which guidance and resources visitors find useful;
- to detect, investigate, and correct technical problems; and
- to support advertising that may be selected based on interests.
The site explains public-record navigation. It does not alter a public agency’s obligations under Wisconsin’s open-records framework, including Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39 and the access provision in § 19.35.
Other Sites and Advertising
Links may lead to Brown County jail and sheriff pages, public-record portals, court systems, corrections resources, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once you leave this site, the recipient’s privacy notice and practices govern its collection and use of information.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and to present interest-based advertising. That activity occurs under the partner’s policies rather than this site’s control.
When Information May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be available to the following recipients when needed for the stated purpose:
- Search partners that process a query you submit;
- analytics providers that help us measure site performance;
- advertising networks that provide advertising services; and
- law-enforcement agencies or other government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to the information handled by the site. No internet-connected service can promise complete security, so we cannot guarantee that information will never be accessed, changed, or disclosed without authorization.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults and is not designed for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from a child. If you believe a minor has submitted information directly to us, contact us so we can address deletion of that information.
Your Choices
Subject to applicable law and verification of the request, you may ask to:
- receive a copy of personal information we hold about you;
- correct information that is inaccurate;
- request deletion of information; or
- opt out of certain processing where that option is available.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as the site or legal requirements change. Any revision will appear on this page with an updated effective date.