Information You Submit
Search terms
A name or place entered in a search tool is sent to the third-party company that operates that tool. Bay County Recent Arrests does not keep or log those search terms on its own systems.
Messages
If you send an email or contact message, the message and reply details may be retained long enough to respond. They are not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.
Automatic Technical Data
Normal web operations may record limited technical details when a page loads.
- Your internet protocol address
- Browser name and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on them
- The referring page, when supplied
- Date and time stamps
Cookies
Cookies help measure how visitors use the site. Browser controls can block or remove them, though some functions may then behave differently.
How Data Is Used
Collected data supports ordinary site operations and service improvement.
- Keep pages available and responsive
- Send search requests to the selected partner
- Measure which content visitors use
- Identify and repair technical faults
- Display advertising that may reflect interests
Links and Advertising
Links may lead to Bay County jail tools, sheriff and corrections sites, government portals, booking sources, or outside search services. Once a visitor leaves, the destination’s privacy policy controls its collection and use.
Advertising partners may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and select ads. That tracking occurs under the partner’s practices, not this policy alone.
When Data May Be Shared
Personal information is not sold. It may be disclosed only to service providers or authorities that need it for the functions below.
- Search partners processing a submitted query
- Analytics providers measuring site performance
- Advertising networks delivering ads
- Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order
Security Measures
Reasonable, standard safeguards are used. No website or internet transmission can be promised as fully secure, and this site cannot guarantee protection against every breach.
Adults Only
The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian may use the Contact Us page to request deletion if a minor submitted data.
Your Privacy Choices
Subject to applicable law, a user may make the following requests:
- Ask for a copy of personal data held
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt out of eligible forms of processing
Changes to This Notice
This privacy notice may be revised. A new effective date will appear here when updated terms are posted.