Who We Are
Our website address is: https://virginiaarrests.co/ is an informational website that provides guides and public record resources related to Virginia arrest records, criminal records, court records, and public safety information. We are not affiliated with the Virginia State Police, local law enforcement agencies, or any government authority.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and maintain website security.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may become publicly visible in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to this website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and improve website functionality.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are provided for convenience so that you do not have to enter your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies typically remain stored for up to one year.
If you visit a login page on our site (if available), a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When logging in (if user accounts are available), additional cookies may store login information and display preferences. Login cookies may last two days, while screen preference cookies may remain active for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” may keep your login active for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content on the website, a cookie may be stored in your browser containing the post ID of the edited article. This cookie does not contain personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, or articles from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor had accessed the external website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, implement third-party tracking tools, and monitor interactions with embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that website
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties.
If you request a password reset (if applicable), your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification purposes.
Certain technical data may also be processed by spam detection services, analytics providers, or hosting providers that support website functionality.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment on the site, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
If users register for accounts on the website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in the user profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for usernames). Website administrators may also access and modify that information if necessary for maintenance or security purposes.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion of personal data stored by our website
This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to prevent malicious activity and protect website integrity.
Public Records Disclaimer
Virginia Arrest Records publishes informational content about public records and criminal justice processes in Virginia. Information on this website may reference publicly available records obtained from official government agencies or public record databases. However, we do not host official government records and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of third-party data sources.
Users seeking official criminal history information should consult appropriate government agencies such as the Virginia State Police or local courts.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, website features, or data handling practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.