Cookies Policy
Effective Date: August 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Peterson Investigations (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include web beacons, clear GIFs, embedded scripts, e-tags, and unique device identifiers. Together they help a website function, remember your preferences, and understand how it is being used.
How We Use Cookies
We use these technologies to:
- Enable core website functions and security
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior in aggregate
- Understand how visitors find and use our Site to improve content
- Remember your preferences
- Support our contact and inquiry forms
- Enable embedded video and map content
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: necessary for the website and its forms to function; these cannot be switched off.
- Analytical / Performance Cookies: help us understand visitor behavior in aggregate so we can improve the Site.
- Marketing Cookies: may be used to deliver relevant content or measure campaigns, where enabled.
- Functional / Third-Party Cookies: may be set by embedded content (maps, videos) or if you follow links to our social media profiles.
Specific Tools We Use
| Service | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic and behavior analysis | Analytics |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag and script management | Necessary / Analytics |
| Google Maps (Google LLC) | Embedded location map | Functional |
| Contact / inquiry form | Client inquiries and consultation requests | Necessary / Functional |
| Social media integration | Marketing | |
| Social media integration | Marketing | |
| Professional network integration | Functional / Marketing | |
| YouTube (Google LLC) | Embedded video content | Functional |
Managing Your Cookie Choices
You are always free to decline tracking technologies if your browser permits, although doing so may interfere with your use of the Site. Refer to the help section of your browser, browser extensions, or installed applications for instructions on blocking, deleting, or disabling cookies. Where required, we present a cookie consent banner when you first visit our Site. Essential cookies are always active; analytics and other non-essential technologies are activated based on your consent.
Manage Your Preferences
You can review, update, or withdraw your cookie and privacy choices at any time on our Opt-Out Preferences page: https://petersoninvestigations.com/opt-out-preferences/. That page also lets California residents exercise their rights, including opting out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
Third-Party Cookies
You may encounter tracking technologies from our third-party service providers, including Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Third parties may collect personally identifiable information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
Peterson Investigations
1439 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 406-3506
Email: eric@petersoninvestigations.com
Website: https://petersoninvestigations.com/
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CA PI License #188049 | CA PPO #120087 | CA Process Server PSC 6104
