Privacy Policy

The Rhodes Agency respects the privacy of visitors to RhodesAgencyPI.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how that information may be used, and with whom it may be shared.

This website is operated by The Rhodes Agency, a California private investigative agency owned and operated by Eric T. Rhodes.

Information We Collect

The Rhodes Agency may collect information that you voluntarily provide through the website's contact form or by contacting the agency directly, including:

• Your name
• Organization or firm
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Type of inquiry
• Information you choose to include in your message

Please do not submit confidential records, privileged materials, sensitive personal information, evidence, financial information, Social Security numbers, medical information, or other sensitive information through the website contact form.

The website or its hosting provider may also automatically collect limited technical and usage information necessary to operate, secure, and understand use of the website. This may include information such as browser or device type, Internet Protocol (IP) address, pages visited, and general website traffic information.

How Information Is Used

Information submitted through the website may be used to:

• Respond to your inquiry
• Communicate with you regarding a potential assignment or requested service
• Determine whether The Rhodes Agency may be able to assist with your matter
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website
• Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

Submitting an inquiry through this website does not establish an investigator-client relationship or obligate The Rhodes Agency to accept an assignment.

Sharing of Information

The Rhodes Agency does not sell personal information submitted through this website and does not use it for third-party advertising.

Information may be disclosed to service providers that assist with hosting, operating, maintaining, or securing the website. If the website is hosted through ChatGPT Sites, this may include OpenAI in connection with the hosting service.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, or a lawful governmental request; to protect the rights, property, or security of The Rhodes Agency or others; or with your consent.

Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking

The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, and basic usage analytics.

The Rhodes Agency does not use the website to track visitors across unrelated third-party websites for targeted advertising.

The website may rely on technology and hosting providers that process limited technical information necessary to provide their services.

Because the website does not use cross-site behavioral advertising on behalf of The Rhodes Agency, browser “Do Not Track” signals do not change how The Rhodes Agency uses information submitted through the website.

Retention of Information

Information submitted through the website will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was provided, for legitimate business purposes, or as required by applicable law.

Information associated with an accepted investigative assignment may be retained separately as part of the agency's investigative or business records and may be subject to different legal, contractual, or professional retention requirements.

Accessing or Correcting Your Information

If you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that you submitted through this website, you may contact The Rhodes Agency using the contact information below.

Certain information may be retained when reasonably necessary for legal, contractual, investigative, security, or recordkeeping purposes.

Security

The Rhodes Agency takes reasonable measures to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

For that reason, sensitive, confidential, privileged, or evidentiary materials should not be submitted through the website contact form.

Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. The Rhodes Agency is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Rhodes Agency may update this Privacy Policy when website features, information practices, or applicable requirements change.

Material changes will be reflected by updating the Privacy Policy posted on this website and revising the effective date shown above.

Contact

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or information submitted through this website may be directed to:

The Rhodes Agency
Eric T. Rhodes, Owner / Private Investigator
California Private Investigator License #190052

Phone: 707-477-1143
Email: erhodes352@protonmail.com
Website: RhodesAgencyPI.com