General Privacy Policy & Security Notice
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
1. Introduction
SAFE (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients, website visitors, and business partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with applicable federal and California laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
By using our website or engaging our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Company name
- Identification or verification information
- Research, investigative, or verification-related information
- Service-related documentation
We collect this information to provide contracted services, respond to inquiries, verify identities, and conduct lawful business operations.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Domain name
- Browser type and operating system
- Date and time of visit
- Country and state-level location
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referring website address
This information is used for website functionality, security, fraud detection, system administration, and improving user experience. We do not use this information to personally identify visitors unless required for security or legal purposes.
Information Collected via Email
If you contact us via email and voluntarily provide personal information, we may retain that information to respond to your inquiry or process service requests.
Please note that standard email transmission is not guaranteed to be secure. Sensitive materials should be transmitted using secure or approved methods.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
- Provide security and investigative services
- Communicate with clients
- Verify identities and credentials
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud or unlawful activity
- Protect our company, personnel, and clients
SAFE does not sell personal information.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information when necessary to:
- Affiliate companies or service providers assisting in operations
- Educational institutions, employers, courts, or law enforcement agencies
- Government agencies as legally required
- Comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of personal information collected about you
- Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (SAFE does not sell or share data)
- Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Phone: (562) 449-0222
We will verify your identity before processing privacy requests.
6. Data Retention
SAFE retains personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Investigative and security records may be retained as required by law.
7. Data Security
SAFE maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including:
- Employee background checks
- Confidentiality agreements
- Locked file storage
- Secure document shredding
- Password-protected systems
- Firewall-protected networks
- Controlled facility access
- Monitoring of website traffic for security purposes
While no system is completely secure, we implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect personal information.
8. Website Security Monitoring
For security purposes, network traffic may be monitored to detect unauthorized access attempts, malicious activity, or system abuse.
Unauthorized attempts to upload, alter, or damage this website may violate federal and California law.
9. International Data Transfers
SAFE does not routinely transfer personal data outside of the United States. If international transfer becomes necessary, appropriate safeguards will be implemented consistent with applicable law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. Updates to This Policy
SAFE may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
12. Contact Information
SAFE
PO Box 6221
Lakewood, CA 90714
(562) 449-0222
PPO #120600
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at the number above.