Cowlitz Privacy Notice

This notice describes information connected with use of Cowlitz County Busted Mugshots, how that information may be used, and the situations in which it may be shared. By using the service, visitors accept these practices.

Information Provided Directly

A name or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the outside provider that operates that tool. This site does not keep a separate log of those search terms. Messages sent through a contact route may include an email address and other information supplied by the sender. Those messages are retained as needed to respond and are not shared outside the organization except where law requires it.


Technical Data and Cookies

Like most online services, a page visit may create routine technical records. They help maintain the service, measure performance, and diagnose faults.

  • IP address and approximate network information
  • Browser type, version, device category, and operating system
  • Pages requested, referring page, timestamps, and time spent on pages

Cookies and similar tools may show how the service is used. Browser controls can block or remove cookies, although some functions can then work differently.


How Information Is Used

Information may be used to operate and protect the service, respond to messages, direct a search request to the selected partner, understand which material is useful, correct technical problems, and display advertising that may be relevant to an audience. It is not collected to sell a visitor's personal details as a standalone product.


External Services and Links

Links can lead to jail rosters, booking windows, Sheriff and corrections pages, court portals, federal locators, and third-party search tools. Once a visitor follows a link, that destination's terms and privacy policy apply. Advertising partners may also observe activity across sites through their own technology, not through a separate visitor profile maintained by this site.


Who May Receive Data

Personal information is not sold. Limited information can be available to the following parties when needed for the stated purposes or when a valid legal demand requires it.

  • Search partners that process a submitted query
  • Analytics and hosting providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Law-enforcement or government bodies responding under valid legal authority

Security and Young Users

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used, but no internet-connected system can guarantee complete security. The service is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted information may request its deletion through Get in Touch.


Choices and Policy Changes

A visitor may ask what personal information is held, request correction of inaccurate contact information, request deletion where applicable, or ask about opting out of certain processing. Use the contact route for such requests. This notice can change as the service changes; a revised version takes effect when posted here.