Information You Submit
Terms Entered in Search Tools
When a visitor enters a name, place, or other query into a search tool, the query is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. West Haven Busted Mugshots does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's privacy rules apply to the data it receives.
Messages Sent to Us
If you send an email or use a contact form, we retain the message and contact details as needed to answer it, maintain the exchange, or address misuse. We do not share a message outside the organization unless doing so is required by law.
Technical Data Collected Automatically
Basic technical and usage information may be recorded when a page loads. This information helps the site operate, measure demand, and diagnose faults. It may include:
- The internet protocol address used for the visit.
- The browser name and version.
- The device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- The referring website, when one is supplied.
- The date and time of a request.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand site use, preserve basic functions, and support measurement or advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Some features may work differently when cookies are disabled.
How Information Is Used
Collected information is used for a limited set of operating purposes:
- Deliver pages reliably and improve site speed.
- Send a submitted query to the selected search provider.
- Understand which pages visitors find useful.
- Detect, investigate, and repair technical problems.
- Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests.
Links Beyond This Site
West Haven Busted Mugshots links to WHPD, CT DOC, Connecticut Judicial Branch resources, federal locators, news sources, and outside search services. Once you follow a link, the destination's privacy policy and technical practices govern. We do not control how those sites collect or retain information.
Advertising providers may use their own tools to recognize activity across websites and select interest-based ads. That processing occurs on the provider's systems and is subject to its notices and opt-out controls.
When Data May Be Shared
We do not sell personal information. Data may still be handled by a limited set of service providers or disclosed when the law requires it:
- Search partners that process a query submitted through their tools.
- Analytics services that measure traffic and site performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver and measure ads.
- Law enforcement or another government body acting under a valid legal order.
Reasonable Security Measures
We use commonly accepted safeguards suited to a public website and limit information handling where practical. No internet transmission, server, or storage system can be guaranteed secure. We therefore cannot promise that unauthorized access, loss, or misuse will never occur.
Visitors Younger Than 18
This site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may use the Contact Us page to request review and deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law and the limits of our records, you may ask to:
- Receive a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Correct personal information that is inaccurate.
- Delete personal information that no longer must be retained.
- Opt out of certain processing where that choice is available.
These requests concern data controlled by this private site. Connecticut public records held by WHPD, CT DOC, or the courts are governed by official access, retention, and erasure rules, including the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act and Chapter 961a. Requests about an agency record must go to that agency.
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised as site practices, services, or legal duties change. An updated version takes effect when posted here and will carry a revised effective date where appropriate.