Privacy Policy Overview
Missouri Arrest Search is serious about safeguarding your privacy. As the premier destination site for legal resources, arrest records, and current events of the criminal justice community in MO, we are dedicated to the confidentiality and proper use of information that you provide us. This Privacy Policy covers all of the data that we collect, how we store information, what rights you have with regard to your information, and what options you have as an end user of our services. When you utilize missouriarrestsearch.com, you consent to the various processes and policies that we describe below. We ask that you read this policy in full prior to any usage and please reach out to us with any concerns or questions regarding your privacy.
Missouri Arrest Search Description
Missouri Arrest Search is an independent, informational website, created and maintained by a group of highly trained legal experts and researchers, aimed at helping Missouri residents, legal professionals, and students access accurate and current information pertaining to the state’s criminal justice system, legal rights, and arrest records. This includes a library of legal articles, guides, periodic updates about local criminal laws, and a simplified database of information on local Missouri arrest records. All resources are freely accessible, as is the group’s code of ethics, which serves to uphold the spirit of openness and commitment to making legal information free and accessible to all in Missouri, while supporting the ideals of legal awareness.
What Information We Collect
We gather information in order to better serve our users and improve the quality of services we provide and resources we have available.
- Personally identifiable information – when you subscribe to our mailing list or contact us via our website, we may ask for your name, email address, and sometimes your geographic location within the state of Missouri.
- Information about how you interact with our website – when you engage with us online, we automatically receive usage data such as your IP Address, browser type, device operating system and web address, web pages of our site that you’ve viewed, date and time stamps, etc.
- Cookies/Tracking Technologies – we utilize tools called cookies and other tracking technologies to make our site more enjoyable for visitors, to remember your preferences in accessing content on our website, and for website performance analytics.
- Communication – if you email or call us about any offering that we have or question you might have related to our services, we may retain information from that communication to help us better address your needs and requests.
Usage Of Your Information
- Deliver, maintain, and improve the website, services, and user experience.
- Communicate with you, such as by sending you updates and newsletters, if you opted into receiving these communications from us.
- Personalize content for our users and provide resources relevant to our audience and demographic.
- Help us analyze site traffic, actions, and trends to understand how people use the website. This helps us improve the overall experience of our website and its services.
- Respond to inquiries or requests for information.
- Security and Fraud Prevention which assist in maintaining the safety and security of our website from frauds and scams on the web.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We don’t share your data; we only use it to enhance the functionality and goals of Missouri Arrest Search.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
To improve your experience on missouriarrestsearch.com, we use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. These technologies allow us to retain your preferences or track usage of the website to better understand how our visitors and customers use the website. A cookie is a small file stored on your computer. You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings, but your experience of our site may be affected if you disable cookies as certain features may not be available. We have both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain between browser sessions and until deleted) for the purpose of making your experience on our site more enjoyable and personalized.
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Third Party Services, Advertising, and Links
The site Missouri Arrest Search may contain links to third-party websites, third-party legal resources, and government websites for your convenience and reference. Our Privacy Policy only covers the website of Missouri Arrest Search. Websites that are accessible by hypertext link from the Missouri Arrest Search website are not covered under our Privacy Policy. Any information you give to such a third party website is information that is provided directly to them and is subject to their privacy policy. As a matter of policy, we will only use reputable and trusted third-party support services for website analytics, newsletter distribution, and email communications. These service providers are contractually bound to us to safeguard your information.
How We Protect Data
We care about the security of your personal information. Missouri Arrest Search has implemented security measures consistent with industry standards in order to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures include: hosting on a secure server, encrypting sensitive data, routinely updating software, and limiting access to personal information to pre-authorized staff only. Despite these precautions, no computer system can be used to completely secure personal information given the nature of the Internet. We regularly review our systems for potential vulnerabilities and advise users to report any perceived attempts at security breaches using [email protected].
Disclosure of Information
Missouri Arrest Search does not sell or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only as follows:
- With agents of our website hosting companies, service providers, or other contractors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you and who agree to maintain this information in confidence.
- In compliance with any law, regulation, legal process, or government request or where we believe it is necessary to do so in order to protect the safety, property, or rights of our website, our users, or others.
- As part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale where your information may be transferred as part of that event and we will make every effort to ensure that commitments as described by our Privacy Policy are honored.
Your privacy is very important; all sharing is done with utmost confidentiality and security measures.
Your Rights
As a Missouri Arrest Search user, you have the following rights in regard to your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request information about your personal data held by us.
- Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, with legal/operational exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out from our mailing list at any time, either by following the provided instructions in our email, or by directly contacting us.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
You can exercise these rights by emailing [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable period of time, as required by law.
Information Related to Children
Missouri Arrest Search is created by and targeted to adult users who are interested in the law and legal information and is not directed to children under age 13. No information should be submitted to or posted at Missouri Arrest Search by any child under age 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will take all reasonable measures to delete such information from our files. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with personal information, he or she should contact us at [email protected].
How We Protect Your Data
We retain personal data as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Mailing list subscribers’ names will be retained until a given user opts out from receiving the mailing list or requests that their information be removed. We may keep usage information and analytics for longer if we think these can assist us in improving our services and understanding usage trends. We will delete or anonymize your information when we no longer need to keep it in accordance with the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless we need to retain it to comply with our legal obligations and/or resolve disputes. We only keep personal data or usage information for as long as is necessary for the purposes we have explained above. If you no longer want to receive our marketing emails, contact us at such email address specified in each of our marketing emails.
Policy on Retention of Data
Missouri Arrest Search is operated in the United States and is intended primarily for residents of the State of Missouri. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States you should be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our site you consent to the collection, transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the manner explained in this Privacy Policy and as otherwise required or permitted by U.S. law.
International Users
Under relevant data protection laws, we will only process your personal data where we have a legal ground for doing so. One of the legal grounds for processing your information is that:
- Where you have given consent to the use of your information (for example because you are signed up to our mailing list).
- Where it is necessary for us to perform a contract with you or to provide you with information or services that you have requested.
- Our legitimate interests or those of someone else (this does not however override your fundamental rights and freedoms).
- Where we have a legal obligation to do so.
We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with law requirements.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
By making use of Missouri Arrest Search, you agree to provide correct information and make only lawful use of the website. You accept full responsibility for maintaining the privacy of those communications with Missouri Arrest Search and for all acts undertaken using your private data. Do not send confidential personal information (like Social Security numbers or detailed financial data) via the Missouri Arrest Search website or through email messages.
Missouri Arrest Search may track the total number of unique IP addresses which visit our website along with the duration of each session. We reserve the right to store this data without acting personally. For example: we might see that we had multiple visitors originating from one location during a time slot when we are open for business. We might also track the number of subscribers requesting notifications utilizing specified keywords, and how long the IP address stayed logged on to receive alerts.
Your Obligations
Our mail lists allow users to receive the latest articles, legal resources, and updates right in their inbox. You will need a valid email address to subscribe. We only use your email address to send out the information you have requested. We do not give out or sell your subscription information to outside companies except for companies we work with that help us distribute this content. Email notifications may be cancelled by you at any time by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or by writing to us at [email protected]. We value your email privacy and do our best to keep a relevant and non-intrusive communication channel.
Mailing List and Other Communications
All content available on Missouri Arrest Search is for general information purposes and is not legal advice. Our team of professionals and researchers make every attempt to provide accurate and timely information, but we recommend seeking legal counsel from a qualified attorney. Our privacy practices extend to the users of Missouri Arrest Search who simply seek information and do not take the place of legal counsel by way of substitution or otherwise.
Special Requirements for Providing Legal Information
In compliance with applicable law, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our services, and/or our data collection practices. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a revised effective date. You should frequently review this Privacy Policy for updates and/or changes. Your continued use of Missouri Arrest Search following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
MoArrest.com may revise or change this Privacy Policy at any time without notice to you.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the information that we hold about you, please contact us at:
500 N Capitol Ave Ste 71, Indianapolis IN 46204
(463) 654-7966
[email protected]
https://missouriarrestsearch.com/
We will respond to you promptly and address your concern. For legal questions, inquiries involving legal opinion without engaging an attorney, contact a qualified attorney.
How to Contact Us
You agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in the manner identified in this Privacy Policy if you access missouriarrestsearch.com, subscribe to our mailing list, or communicate with us. If you do not agree to the information collection described in this Privacy Policy, you must stop using the website and services.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
If you think your information has been treated in violation of this Privacy Policy or applicable law, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Your complaint will be investigated, and efforts will be made to resolve it in a timely and fair manner. If you are not satisfied with the answer, you may have the right to make a complaint to state or national data protection authorities.
Disputes and Complaints
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 1, 2024. It supersedes all prior versions and will remain in effect until it is updated or otherwise replaced. A current version is available on this page of missouriarrestsearch.com.