Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains exactly what information we collect through our website at stonepathinvestigations.com, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe. We've written it in plain language because we believe you deserve to understand how your data is handled.
Information You Share With Us
When you fill out a contact form, send us an email, or request a consultation, you choose to share certain details — typically your name, email address, phone number, and a description of your inquiry. We collect only what you voluntarily provide. We never require you to create an account or disclose sensitive personal information simply to browse our site.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, ours records basic technical data when you visit. This happens automatically through your browser and may include:
- Your browser type and operating system
- The date and time of your visit
- The referring website that directed you to us
- General geographic region (derived from your IP address)
This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors interact with the site and to identify areas for improvement. It is never linked to your identity unless you've separately provided personal information.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect serves a limited set of purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries and consultation requests
- Processing authorized payments for investigative services
- Communicating updates related to an active engagement
- Maintaining and improving the functionality of our website
What We Don't Do With Your Data
We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to anyone — ever. We do not share your data with third-party marketing services. The only circumstance in which your information may be shared outside our organization is when it's necessary to fulfill a service you've requested (for example, processing a credit card payment through a secure payment processor).
How We Protect Your Data
Security is foundational to what we do — both in our investigations and in how we manage your information. Data transmitted through our website is protected by encryption. Internally, access to personal and case-related information is restricted to team members who need it to perform their duties.
All case-related data is treated as confidential by default. We do not disclose the existence of a client relationship, the nature of an investigation, or any findings to anyone other than the client — unless you authorize us in writing or a court orders disclosure.
Communications Involving Criminal Activity
If you are not a client and you contact us regarding a matter that appears to involve ongoing criminal activity, we reserve the right to report that communication to the appropriate law enforcement authorities where we believe doing so is required or appropriate under applicable law.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses a cookie consent system. When you first visit, you'll be asked whether to accept or decline analytics cookies. Your choice is stored locally in your browser and respected on every subsequent visit.
Cookies We Use
- cookie-consent (localStorage) — Stores your consent preference ("accepted" or "declined"). Essential. No expiration unless cleared manually.
- _ga, _ga_* — Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish visitors and track site usage. Set only if you accept analytics cookies. Retention: up to 2 years.
- _gid — Google Analytics cookie for session identification. Set only if you accept. Retention: 24 hours.
- _gat — Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. Set only if you accept. Retention: 1 minute.
If you decline cookies, Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics will not load, and no tracking cookies will be placed. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.
Your Choices
You have control over the information you share with us. You can decline to provide personal details (though this may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry). If you've previously contacted us and would like your information removed from our records, or if you'd like to opt out of any future communications, simply email us at info@stonepathinvestigations.com and we'll take care of it.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the updated version will be posted here. We encourage you to check back periodically, though we'll make reasonable efforts to notify current clients of any significant changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about how we handle your information, we'd like to hear from you. Reach us at info@stonepathinvestigations.com.