Privacy Policy – Florida Busted Mugshots explains how we collect, store, and share data when you use our site. We run a public records search tool that helps people view Florida mugshots, Florida booking photos, and Florida arrest records from county jails.
This page covers every part of our data practices in plain language.
Information We Collect From You
We collect two main types of data when you visit Florida Busted Mugshots. One type comes from actions you take. The other type comes from your device and browser. Both types help us run the site and serve Florida arrest records, Florida inmate records, and Florida jail records to the public.
Search Data You Submit
When you type a name or county into our search bar, we send that query to our data partners. We do not store your search terms on our servers. The partners we work with pull results from public sources that include Florida recent arrests, Florida recent bookings, and Florida inmate mugshots from county jails.
- First and last name fields
- City or county filter
- State selection
- Optional age range
Automatic Device Data
Each time a page loads, our server logs basic facts about your visit. These facts help us fix bugs, spot traffic spikes, and improve how the site runs. This data also helps us serve the right Florida booking records and Florida criminal mugshot search results.
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Screen resolution
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time spent on each page
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for a narrow set of reasons tied to running Florida Busted Mugshots. Every use relates to serving public records, keeping the site working, or meeting legal duties.
To Run Search Queries
Your search input goes through to our partners so they can return Florida arrest lookup results. This is the core function of the site. Without sending the query forward, we cannot show you Florida jail roster listings or Florida arrest log entries.
To Improve Site Performance
We study traffic patterns to see which pages load slow, which features people use most, and where errors occur. This helps us fix broken links and speed up the Florida inmate search tool.
To Show Relevant Ads
Ads support our free access to Florida public arrest records. We use your visit data to pick ads that may match your interests. You can turn off personalized ads through your browser or device settings.
To Meet Legal Duties
Florida law and federal law sometimes require us to keep certain records. We hold onto data needed for tax reports, legal claims, and law enforcement requests when a valid court order or subpoena arrives.
Cookies and Tracking Files
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you load a page. They help us remember your settings and measure how the site performs. Florida Busted Mugshots uses both first party and third party cookies for the purposes listed below.
Cookie Types We Use
We use four cookie types. Each one does a specific job on our site. None of them store Florida mugshots, Florida booking photos, or personal details about your searches on your device.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | Keeps you logged in during one visit | Browser close |
| Preference Cookie | Remembers county and filter choices | 30 days |
| Analytics Cookie | Counts page views and clicks | 13 months |
| Ad Cookie | Tracks ad views across partner sites | Up to 24 months |
How to Block Cookies
You can set your browser to reject all cookies or warn you before one loads. Block cookies may break parts of the Florida inmate roster lookup tool. You can also use private browsing mode to limit tracking on a single session.
Who We Share Data With
We do not sell your personal details. We share data with a small group of partners who help us run the site, show ads, or meet legal rules. Each partner has signed a contract that limits how they can use your data.
Search Data Partners
We send your name and location to licensed public records providers. They run the query against Florida jail records and Florida arrest records databases. They return the results you see on screen.
Advertising Partners
Ad networks place cookies on your device to show ads based on your visit. Some of these networks track your activity across many websites over time. You can opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance portal or the Network Advertising Initiative portal.
Analytics Providers
We use analytics tools to count visitors, measure page speed, and chart user flow. These tools only see anonymous IDs. They never see your name or search query.
Law Enforcement
We hand over data to law enforcement only when served with a valid subpoena, court order, or search warrant. We push back on requests that seem too broad or lack proper legal authority.
How We Keep Data Safe
We protect the data we collect with standard security tools. No system is perfect, but we take real steps to lower the risk of a breach or leak.
Security Measures
Our servers sit behind firewalls and use encryption in transit. Access to logs and admin panels requires two factor authentication. Staff with data access undergo background checks and sign confidentiality agreements.
- TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit
- AES 256 encryption for stored backups
- Quarterly security audits
- Annual penetration tests
- 24 hour breach response plan
Limits of Security
Even with strong tools, no system can promise full safety. A skilled attacker or a flaw in a vendor product could expose data. We tell affected users within 72 hours of a confirmed breach as required by Florida data breach laws.
Your Privacy Rights
You keep control over the personal data you give us. Depending on where you live, you can ask us to show, fix, or delete what we hold. We answer valid requests within 45 days.
Right to View Your Data
You can ask for a copy of any personal data we hold about you. Send your request to the email listed in the Contact section. We may need to verify your identity before sending the file.
Right to Correct Wrong Data
If you find a mistake in any record tied to you, tell us. We pass valid correction requests to our data partners. They handle the update at the source level.
Right to Delete Your Data
You can ask us to remove your personal data from our systems. We honor delete requests unless we must keep the data for legal, tax, or security reasons.
Right to Opt Out of Sale
We do not sell personal data. Even so, some ad sharing may count as a sale under the California Consumer Privacy Act. You can submit a Do Not Sell request through our contact form at any time.
Florida Public Records Notice
Florida mugshots and Florida booking photos on this site come from county sheriff offices and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Florida law treats most arrest records as public records under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
Source of Mugshot Data
We pull Florida booking photos from county jail rosters. These include Hillsborough County mugshots, Miami-Dade County mugshots, Orange County Florida mugshots, Duval County Jacksonville mugshots, Broward County mugshots, Palm Beach County mugshots, Pinellas County mugshots, and Lee County mugshots.
Removal Requests
Florida law gives some people the right to seal or expunge arrest records. If your record was sealed or dropped, you can ask us to remove the mugshot and entry. We remove qualifying records within 30 days.
Accuracy of Records
Public records may contain errors. We update our Florida inmate roster and Florida arrest log each day from source feeds. If you spot a wrong entry, contact us with a link to the record and proof of the error.
Children Under 13
Florida Busted Mugshots does not serve children. The site deals with adult arrest records only. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 years old.
Parental Notice
If you are a parent and your child gave us data without your consent, contact our privacy team. We remove the data from our systems within 7 business days.
COPPA Compliance
We follow the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. We never market to children under 13. We never use data from children for targeted ads.
Data Retention Period
We keep data only as long as we need it for the purposes listed in this policy. After that, we delete or anonymize it so it cannot be tied back to you.
Server Log Retention
Server logs are kept for 90 days, then deleted. We extend log retention only when needed for an active security probe or legal hold.
Search Query Retention
Search queries are not stored on our servers. Our data partners handle retention under their own policies, which follow industry standards.
Mugshot Record Retention
We keep Florida mugshots and Florida arrest records on file for the period required by Florida public records law. Sealed or expunged records are removed within 30 days of proof.
Third Party Links
Our pages link to search tools, ad partners, and source sites like county sheriff portals. Once you click a link and leave our site, their privacy policy takes over, not ours.
Partner Privacy Policies
We screen each partner for data practices before adding them. Even so, their policies can change. Read their terms before sharing personal data on their site.
External Search Tools
Some search buttons on our pages take you to third party lookup tools. Those tools pull from Florida arrest lookup and Florida inmate search databases. We are not responsible for how they handle your input.
International Users
Florida Busted Mugshots runs from servers in the United States. By using the site, you agree that your data may travel to and be stored in the United States, even if you visit from another country.
GDPR Rights
If you live in the European Union or United Kingdom, you keep rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. You can ask for data access, correction, deletion, portability, and restriction of processing.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the legal basis of legitimate interest for serving public records. We process search queries on the basis of consent, which you give by typing and submitting a query.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send a Do Not Track signal with each request. Florida Busted Mugshots respects these signals. When we detect one, we block all non essential cookies and tracking scripts for that session.
How to Send the Signal
Open your browser privacy settings and turn on Do Not Track. Most modern browsers support this feature. The signal travels with every page load and ad request.
Our Response
When we see the signal, we skip ad personalization, drop analytics cookies, and stop sharing data with ad networks. The site still works the same way for search.
Policy Update Notices
We may change this Privacy Policy over time as laws change, partners change, or our tools change. The date at the bottom of the page tells you when the last update took place.
How We Notify You
Major changes get a banner on the home page for 30 days. Minor edits get a quiet update with no banner. You can subscribe to email alerts by submitting your address through the contact form.
Review Schedule
We review this policy every 90 days. Legal, security, and product staff all take part in the review. Each review results in either a clean bill of health or a list of edits.
Contact Our Team
You can reach our privacy team through the channels below. We reply to every privacy question within 5 business days. For urgent data requests, mark your email subject line as URGENT.
Email Contact
Send all privacy questions to the address listed on our Contact page. The team handles data requests, removal requests, and policy questions. Include enough detail so we can act fast.
Mail Contact
You can write to our privacy office at the postal address on our Contact page. Include your full name, return address, and a clear statement of your request.
Questions About This Policy
The FAQ below covers the top questions users send to our privacy team. Each answer cites the exact section of this policy so you can read the full context. If your question sits outside this list, contact us through the channels above.
How long do you keep my search history?
We do not store search history on our servers. The query you type goes straight to our data partners, who follow their own retention rules. Most partners keep query logs for 6 to 12 months for fraud and abuse checks. After that period, logs roll off and get deleted. You can ask our data partners to delete your query data ahead of schedule by reaching them directly through their privacy pages.
Can I get my mugshot removed from the site?
Yes, if your case was dropped, sealed, or expunged under Florida law. Send us a copy of the court order that sealed or dropped the case. We pass the proof to our data partners and remove the entry within 30 days. If your case is still open or resulted in a conviction, the mugshot stays on file under Florida public records law.
Do you sell my data to advertisers?
No, we do not sell personal data. Ad partners do place cookies on your device to show ads based on your visit. Under some state laws, this kind of ad sharing counts as a sale. You can stop it by sending a Do Not Sell request through the Contact page. We honor the request within 15 business days.
How do I block ads and tracking?
Use a browser with built in tracker blocking, turn on Do Not Track, install a privacy focused extension, or use private browsing mode. Each option cuts ad cookies by a different amount. The strongest setup combines a tracker blocking extension with Do Not Track turned on. Ads still show, but they do not match your visit history.
Are Florida mugshots public records?
Yes, under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, most arrest records and booking photos are public. We pull our Florida mugshots, Florida booking photos, and Florida arrest records from county sheriff portals and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Sealed or expunged records are the only exception to this rule.
What happens if there is a data breach?
We follow the Florida data breach notification law. Within 72 hours of a confirmed breach, we send notice to affected users by email and post a banner on the home page. We also file a report with the Florida Attorney General when the breach hits more than 500 Florida residents. Our breach plan covers investigation, containment, and follow up.
Do you serve users outside the United States?
Yes, our site is open to users worldwide. Your data travels to and gets stored in the United States when you use our search tool. We meet GDPR rules for users in the EU and UK by honoring data access, correction, deletion, and portability rights. You can reach our privacy team through the contact channels above.