Privacy Policy Peterson Investigations
Effective Date: July 13, 2026
Last Updated: July 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Peterson Investigations (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a licensed private investigation firm committed to protecting your privacy — a commitment that is central to the nature of our work. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit petersoninvestigations.com, request a free consultation, or contact us. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This website is intended for users located in the United States.
2. Confidentiality and Discretion
We understand that visitors to this website are often dealing with sensitive personal or business matters. Inquiries submitted to us are treated as confidential and are reviewed only by authorized personnel. This website does not use advertising, analytics, or tracking technologies that share your browsing activity with third-party marketing platforms — the pages you view on this website are your business, not an advertiser’s.
A note on your own device: if you are concerned that someone else may have access to your device or accounts, be aware that your browser history, email, and shared devices can reveal your research. Consider using a private device and, where appropriate, contacting us by phone at (714) 406-3506.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
When you interact with our website, you may provide personal information, including: name, email address, phone number if you provide it, and the description of your situation or inquiry that you choose to share through our consultation form (“Tell us Your Story”). Please share only the level of detail you are comfortable submitting through a web form — our team will gather full case details with you directly and securely.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including: IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited and interaction data, and cookies. For details see our Cookie Policy at https://petersoninvestigations.com/cookie-policy/
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: respond to consultation requests and inquiries, evaluate whether and how we can assist with your matter, schedule consultations, provide investigative, protection, and process service work you engage us for, maintain business records, secure our website, and comply with applicable law and licensing requirements.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
5. Sharing of Information
Given the nature of our work, we are highly restrictive about sharing information:
5.1 Service Providers — such as our website hosting provider, form-processing tools, and email services, who may use your information only to perform services for us.
5.2 Legal Requirements — when required by law, court order, or valid legal process, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
5.3 With Your Direction — for example, coordinating with your attorney in the course of an engagement.
Case information obtained during an engagement is handled under the confidentiality terms of that engagement and applicable California licensing law, which provide protections beyond this website policy.
6. Third-Party Services on This Website
Our website uses a small number of third-party services, such as Google Fonts (typography) and Vimeo (an embedded testimonial video). These services may set cookies or receive technical data from your browser; embedded videos may be blocked until you consent via our cookie banner. Our website also links to our social media and review profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Yelp, Google); these are plain links and no social tracking pixels are embedded on this website.
7. Testimonials
Testimonials on this website are published with the consent of the clients involved. If you provide a testimonial, we will confirm with you what may be published.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to: request access to your personal information, request corrections, request deletion where legally permitted, and opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
California residents have additional rights — see our CA Privacy Act page at https://petersoninvestigations.com/ca-privacy-act/ and our Opt-out Preferences page at https://petersoninvestigations.com/opt-out-preferences/
9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies for functionality and to remember your consent preferences. We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies. See our Cookie Policy at https://petersoninvestigations.com/cookie-policy/ for details and choices.
10. Global Privacy Control
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal we will treat it as a valid opt-out request under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
11. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your information, consistent with the confidentiality obligations of a licensed investigative practice. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure — for highly sensitive matters, call us rather than using web forms.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary for our operations and to comply with our legal and licensing obligations, including case and engagement records where applicable.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our website is a general audience website intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
15. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
16. Contact Us
Peterson Investigations
1439 W. Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 406-3506
Email: eric@petersoninvestigations.com
Website: petersoninvestigations.com
