Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Schick Investigative Services, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide through this website and in connection with our professional services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), where applicable.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact us, submit a consultation request, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Case-related or inquiry-related information you choose to provide
Important: Please avoid submitting highly sensitive or confidential details through the website unless necessary. Formal engagement is required before confidential investigative work begins.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and usage data
- Referring website information
This data is used for security, analytics, and website functionality.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use basic cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website usage
- Maintain site security
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and consultation requests
- Communicate with potential or existing clients
- Evaluate whether to provide investigative services
- Maintain and improve website functionality
- Comply with legal and professional obligations
Because we operate in a legal and investigative context, information may also be used to:
- Conduct conflict checks
- Assess case viability
- Prepare for potential engagement
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose information only as necessary in the following circumstances:
Service Provision
- To attorneys, clients, or authorized representatives in connection with investigative services
- To third parties when required to perform professional investigative tasks (e.g., records research), consistent with law
Legal Obligations
- When required by law, subpoena, or court order
- When necessary to protect our legal rights or comply with legal processes
Business Operations
- To service providers assisting with website hosting or communications (under confidentiality obligations)
Sensitive and Investigative Information
As a licensed California private investigator, we handle information that may be sensitive, confidential, or legally protected.
- Submission of information through this website does not create a client relationship
- Sensitive investigative information is handled under separate agreements and legal standards once an engagement is established
- We maintain professional discretion and comply with applicable investigative and legal confidentiality requirements
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Fulfill business or legal purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
Inquiry data that does not result in engagement may be retained for administrative and recordkeeping purposes.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to Delete personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to Correct inaccurate information
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information (if applicable)
- Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Please use discretion when submitting information online.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Schick Investigative Services, LLC
Los Angeles, California
Phone: (747) 207-4515
Email: info@erikschick-pi.com