Information You Provide
Entries Sent to Search Tools
A name, location, or other term entered into a search tool is sent to the third-party provider operating that tool. Wilkin County Busted Mugshots does not store or log those search terms on its own systems. The provider's own privacy terms apply to its handling of a submitted query.
Messages You Send
If you email us or submit a contact message, we retain the information needed to respond. We do not share a message outside our organization unless disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or the service.
Technical Data and Cookies
Like most websites, the service may receive technical information when a browser requests a page. This information helps diagnose problems, measure basic use, and keep the service functioning.
- Internet protocol address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages viewed and time spent on them.
- Referring website, when one is available.
- Request dates and timestamps.
Cookies
Cookies and similar tools can show how visitors use the site. Browser settings can block or remove cookies, although some features may work differently when cookies are unavailable.
How Site Data Is Used
Information is used for routine operation and improvement of the site, not to create or maintain government booking records.
- Operate and improve page delivery and performance.
- Send search requests to the selected partner service.
- Understand which reference pages are useful.
- Detect, investigate, and correct technical problems.
- Display advertising that may reflect general interests.
Links to Other Services
The site links to outside services such as the Wilkin County Custody roster, the Wilkin Sheriff, Minnesota court portals, corrections locators, and partner tools. Once you leave this site, the other service's privacy practices and terms control. Access to Minnesota government data is also subject to the custodian's procedures and the Minnesota Data Practices Act, including Minn. Stat. § 13.03.
Advertising partners may collect activity across sites for interest-based advertising through their own systems. Their collection is governed by their policies, not this notice.
Who May Receive Data
We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be made available to the following recipients when needed for the purposes described here.
- Search partners that process a submitted query.
- Analytics providers that measure site operation.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure advertisements.
- Law enforcement or government bodies responding to a valid legal order.
Reasonable Security Measures
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards for the information we handle. No internet-connected service can guarantee complete security, so we cannot promise that an unauthorized access or transmission failure will never occur.
Visitors Younger Than 18
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger than 18. If a parent or guardian believes a minor has submitted personal information, they may contact us to request deletion.
Your Choices About Data
Subject to applicable law and the data actually held, you may ask about information associated with a direct message or other interaction.
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion where it is available.
- Ask to opt out of certain processing where applicable.
Changes to This Notice
We may revise this Privacy Notice as the service or legal requirements change. A revised notice takes effect when posted here and will carry an updated effective date.