Privacy Policy for HodsonPI.com

Effective Date: 07/01/2025

Hodson PI, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://hodsonpi.com, and outlines your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Case-related details submitted through forms
Communication via email, phone, or online chat

B. Information We Collect Automatically

IP address, browser type, device identifiers
Cookies and analytics data
Usage data such as page views and time on site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and manage investigative services
Communicate with you about inquiries, updates, or billing
Improve the website and customer service
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Maintain internal business records

We do not sell your personal data.

3. SMS Consent

By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS communications related to our services. SMS consent and phone numbers will never be shared with third parties or affiliates under any circumstances.

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

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following bases under GDPR:

Consent
Contractual necessity
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services or protecting against fraud)

5. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA):

You may:

Access delete, or correct your data
Know what categories of data we collect
Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

EU Residents (GDPR):

You may:

Request access, correction, or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@hodsonpi.com.

6. Sharing of Information

We only share data:

With service providers bound by confidentiality agreements
When required by law
To protect our rights or the rights of others

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for legal, contractual, or business purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the U.S., your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S. under appropriate legal mechanisms.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can control cookies through browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites not governed by this policy.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted here with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact:

Hodson PI, LLC

Email: privacy@hodsonpi.com

Phone: (714) 646-4545

Website: https://hodsonpi.com