Effective Date: October 2024
Somerset Investigations Group is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information we gather through our private investigation and consulting services. We are licensed in the states of New Jersey and New York and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.
1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of personal information during the course of our investigations and consulting services:
Contact Information: Including name, address, email, and phone number.
Financial Information: Such as payment details for services rendered.
Identification Information: Including Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, or other identifying details.
Case-Specific Information: Depending on the nature of the investigation, we may collect sensitive personal information related to legal, financial, or personal matters.
Communication Records: Including emails, phone conversations, or other correspondence with our clients.
2. How We Use the Information We use the information we collect to:
Conduct thorough investigations as per client requests.
Provide consulting services, including risk assessments and background checks.
Communicate with clients and respond to inquiries.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Protect the security and confidentiality of our investigations.
3. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information We respect the privacy of our clients and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all information gathered during our investigations. We do not share personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
With Client Consent: We may disclose information to third parties with your explicit consent.
Legal Obligations: We may share information to comply with legal requests, subpoenas, or court orders.
Service Providers: In certain cases, we may share information with trusted service providers who assist in conducting investigations or processing payments.
4. Data Security We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information, including secure storage methods and encryption. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.
5. Retention of Information We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After the conclusion of a case, sensitive information may be securely disposed of according to industry best practices.
6. Your Rights As a client, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal information held by us.
Request correction of any inaccuracies in your information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal requirements.
Withdraw consent for the use of personal information at any time.
7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
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9. Children’s Privacy Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
11. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Somerset Investigations Group
Info@SIGInv.com
646-529-4458