Information You Provide
Search requests
If you type a name or location into a site search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. Oakland County Busted Mugshots does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages you send
We retain an email or other message sent to us only as reasonably needed to respond. It is not shared outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law or a valid legal process.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, we may receive limited technical information when a browser loads a page, including:
- Internet Protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device category and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is supplied.
- Access dates and times.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools help us understand site use and maintain basic functionality. You can block or remove cookies through browser settings, though parts of the site or a partner tool may work differently after doing so.
How We Use Information
- To operate, secure, and improve the site.
- To send a search request to the appropriate partner service when a visitor uses that tool.
- To understand which Oakland County record-guide pages visitors find useful.
- To identify, investigate, and correct technical problems.
- To deliver advertising that may be based on interests where permitted.
Outside Websites
This guide links to official systems from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, including the CLEMIS Inmate Locator for current adult Oakland County Jail custody, Oakland County Court Explorer, the county FOIA Request Center, the Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS search, and third-party tools. Once you leave this site, the receiving site’s terms and privacy practices control.
Advertising partners may collect activity across their own networks to provide interest-based advertising. That activity takes place within their systems and is subject to their policies.
Parties That May Receive Data
We do not sell personal data. Limited information may be shared with the following parties when needed for the services described in this notice:
- Search partners that process a visitor’s submitted query.
- Analytics providers that help measure site performance.
- Advertising networks that serve or measure advertising.
- Law-enforcement agencies or government bodies when a valid legal order requires disclosure.
Security Practices
We use reasonable, standard safeguards intended to protect information under our control. No internet-connected system can be guaranteed completely secure, so we cannot promise that unauthorized access or a security incident will never occur.
Visitors Under 18
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, use the Get in Touch page to request its deletion.
Your Choices and Requests
- You may ask whether we hold personal information about you and request a copy where applicable.
- You may ask us to correct information that is inaccurate.
- You may request deletion of personal information we hold, subject to legal or operational retention needs.
- You may opt out of certain processing where that option applies.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this notice as site practices or applicable requirements change. Any revision will appear on this page with an updated effective date.