U.S. Privacy Policy | Kingfisher Investigations

Effective Date: 15 November 2025
Contact: privacy@kingfisherpi.com

Introduction

Kingfisher Investigations, LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a licensed investigative, intelligence, and protective advisory firm headquartered in Florida and operating across the United States and select international jurisdictions. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the confidentiality 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 federal and state law, including Florida Statute Chapter 493 and applicable privacy principles in the United States.

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 our investigative or advisory work

We handle all information with discretion, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.

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

  • email, text, or call us

  • participate in a secure intake process

  • provide documents or details related to an investigative or advisory engagement

This may include:

  • name

  • contact information

  • organizational role

  • information about your matter or concerns

  • documents, communications, or narrative details provided during intake

  • any additional information you choose to share

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

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Our website may collect limited technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • pages viewed

  • device and browser type

  • date and time of access

  • referring URL

  • general usage analytics

This information is used only to maintain security, detect abuse, and improve performance.

We do not engage in invasive tracking or behavioral profiling.

1.3 Information Processed During Investigative and Advisory Work

In the course of our work, we may process personal information including:

  • public records

  • corporate records

  • litigation history

  • financial, asset, or business information

  • information provided directly by clients

  • information obtained through lawful open-source intelligence

  • information obtained with consent or lawful authorization

We process only the minimum information required to perform the engagement ethically, lawfully, and professionally.

We do not buy consumer databases, marketing lists, or tracked behavioral data.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • respond to inquiries and consultation requests

  • evaluate whether an engagement is appropriate

  • provide investigative, intelligence, and advisory services

  • communicate securely during an engagement

  • protect client confidentiality

  • comply with legal, licensing, and regulatory requirements

  • improve website performance and user experience

We do not sell, rent, trade, or disclose personal information for advertising or lead generation.

We do not use your information for automated decision making.

3. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is fundamental to investigative and advisory work.

All information shared with us is treated as confidential unless disclosure is required by law or explicitly authorized by the client.

We adhere to:

  • Florida Statute Chapter 493 (Private Investigative and Security Services)

  • professional ethical standards

  • secure handling protocols

  • chain of custody requirements for digital and physical evidence

  • internal confidentiality procedures

We do not disclose client identity or case details without consent.

4. Legal Basis and Compliance

Although U.S. privacy law does not follow the GDPR model, we operate according to recognized privacy principles such as:

  • purpose limitation

  • data minimization

  • confidentiality

  • transparency

  • security by design

We comply with:

  • Florida licensing requirements

  • applicable state privacy statutes

  • federal law governing investigative activity

  • contractual confidentiality obligations

5. SMS and Phone Communications

By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving service-related calls or messages from us. These communications are limited to matters relevant to your engagement or inquiry.

You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to an SMS message or by contacting us directly.

We do not share phone numbers with third parties for marketing or promotions.

6. Information Sharing

We may share personal information only with:

  • secure technology providers who support our operations

  • legal counsel, if required or authorized

  • regulatory bodies to meet licensing obligations

  • law enforcement when legally compelled

  • professional advisers who assist in compliance or risk management

We do not subcontract investigative work without client approval.

We do not sell or rent personal data.

7. Cross Border Transfers

Because we operate internationally, information may be processed outside your state or country. Regardless of location, we protect all information with strong security measures including encryption, restricted access, secure storage, and protected transmission channels.

If your case involves international components, we handle all cross-border communications and data transfers with confidentiality and professional safeguards.

8. Security Measures

We maintain robust protective measures including:

  • encrypted communication platforms

  • secure file transfer and encrypted storage

  • physical and digital access controls

  • internal confidentiality and evidence-handling protocols

  • monitoring for unauthorized system access

  • routine evaluation of security practices

Given the nature of our work, discretion and security are core operational principles.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

  • the purpose of the engagement

  • compliance with state licensing and regulatory requirements

  • insurance and legal obligations

  • internal business operations

Inquiry-only contacts that do not result in an engagement are typically deleted after twelve months unless further communication occurs.

10. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • choose not to provide information through the website

  • request deletion of communications you have sent

  • request correction of inaccurate information

  • request that we limit communications

Because U.S. privacy laws vary by state, your rights may differ depending on your jurisdiction.

For privacy-related requests, contact: privacy@kingfisherpi.com

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

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 to reflect operational or legal changes.

Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

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