Effective Date: 06 January 2026
Controller: Kingfisher Investigations, LLC
Controller Address: 3003 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 300, Naples, FL 34103
Contact: privacy@kingfisherpi.com

Introduction

Kingfisher Investigations, LLC (“Kingfisher Investigations,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Florida licensed private investigative agency (A 3500230) headquartered in Naples, Florida. We provide investigative and fact development services for individuals, families, attorneys, and organizations within Florida and, where lawful and appropriate, in support of matters with national or international components.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, safeguard, and disclose personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our services. It also describes your rights and our obligations under applicable federal and state law, including Florida Statute Chapter 493.

This Policy applies to:

• visitors to the Kingfisher Investigations website

• individuals who contact us by form, email, phone, or SMS

• clients and prospective clients

• individuals whose information is processed in the course of investigative work conducted by Kingfisher Investigations

Information handled by us is treated as confidential and managed in accordance with professional investigative standards.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal information when you:

• contact us through our website

• request a consultation

• communicate with us by email, phone, or SMS

• participate in an intake or engagement process

• provide documents or details related to an investigative matter

This information may include:

• name and contact information

• professional or organizational role

• information describing your matter or concerns

• documents, communications, or records you choose to provide

We ask that highly sensitive information not be submitted through the website contact form. For sensitive matters, we establish secure communication channels after initial contact.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical information, including:

• IP address

• pages viewed

• device and browser type

• date and time of access

• referring website or URL

This information is used solely for security, system integrity, and basic performance analytics. We do not engage in invasive tracking, profiling, or advertising based analytics.

1.3 Information Processed During Investigative Work

In the course of licensed investigative services, we may process personal information such as:

• public records and court filings

• corporate and business records

• litigation or regulatory history

• information provided directly by clients

• information obtained through lawful open source research

• information obtained with consent or lawful authorization

We process only the information necessary to perform the engagement lawfully, ethically, and professionally. We do not purchase consumer marketing databases or behavioral data.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• respond to inquiries and consultation requests

• determine whether an engagement is appropriate

• perform licensed investigative services

• communicate securely with clients

• comply with legal, licensing, and regulatory obligations

• maintain security and operational integrity

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We do not use personal information for advertising, lead generation, or automated decision making.

3. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is fundamental to private investigative work.

Information shared with Kingfisher Investigations is treated as confidential unless disclosure is required by law or expressly authorized by the client. We adhere to:

• Florida Statute Chapter 493

• professional investigative ethics

• secure evidence handling and chain of custody practices

• internal confidentiality controls

Client identities and investigative matters are not disclosed without consent or legal obligation.

4. Relationship to Other Kingfisher Entities

Kingfisher Investigations, LLC is a distinct legal entity that operates separately from Kingfisher’s international maritime and risk intelligence advisory practice.

This Privacy Policy applies only to Kingfisher Investigations and to investigative services conducted under Florida licensure. Information collected or processed by other Kingfisher entities is governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. SMS and Phone Communications

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive service related calls or messages related to your inquiry or engagement.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” or by contacting us directly. We do not share phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Information Sharing

We may share personal information only when necessary with:

• secure technology providers supporting our operations

• legal counsel, when authorized or required

• regulatory authorities to meet licensing obligations

• law enforcement when legally compelled

We do not subcontract investigative work without client approval. We do not sell or commercialize personal data.

7. Cross Border Considerations

While Kingfisher Investigations operates as a Florida licensed entity, some matters may involve international components. In such cases, information is handled with appropriate safeguards, secure transmission, and access controls.

All information remains subject to this Policy and applicable U.S. legal and professional standards.

8. Security Measures

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of investigative work, including:

• encrypted communications and file transfer

• secure storage and access controls

• internal confidentiality procedures

• monitoring for unauthorized access

Security and restraint are core operational principles.

9. Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary for:

• completion of the engagement

• compliance with licensing and legal requirements

• insurance and professional obligations

Inquiry only communications that do not result in an engagement are typically deleted within twelve months unless further contact occurs.

10. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request to:

• access or correct information you have provided

• request deletion of communications

• limit future communications

Requests should be directed to: privacy@kingfisherpi.com

11. Third Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

13. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy related request: privacy@kingfisherpi.com