Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

DGI Forensic Engineering, PC “DBA” DGI Forensics (“DGI Forensics,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.dgiforensics.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, including information submitted through case file uploads, in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Notice at Collection
At or before the point of collection, we collect personal information for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to inquiries, evaluating forensic matters, providing professional services, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining security.
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
     A. Identifiers
          • Name
          • Business name
          • Email address
          • Telephone number
          • Mailing address
          • IP address
     B. Professional & Case-Related Information
          • Information provided in service inquiries
          • Case descriptions
          • Reports, photographs, drawings, videos, documents, and other materials uploaded or transmitted through the Site
          • Client-provided communications and attachments
     C. Internet or Network Activity
          • Browser type
          • Device and operating system
          • Pages visited
          • Date/time of access
          • Referring URLs
     D. Sensitive Personal Information
      Case file uploads may contain sensitive personal information, depending on the nature of the matter submitted. Such information is:
          • Collected solely at the direction of the submitting party
          • Used only for professional, legal, and operational purposes
          • Not sold or used for advertising

3.How We Use Personal Information

     We use personal information to:

          -Evaluate and respond to service inquiries
          -Perform forensic engineering and consulting services
          -Communicate with clients and authorized representatives
          -Maintain records required by law, regulation, or professional standards
          -Secure and administer uploaded files and systems
          -Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

4. Case File Uploads & Confidentiality

Any files, documents, images, or data uploaded to the Site:

• Are submitted voluntarily by users
• May contain confidential or legally sensitive information
• Are handled using reasonable security safeguards
• Are accessed only by authorized personnel and service providers

Important: Uploading materials through the Site does not create a client relationship unless expressly agreed to in writing.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information to:

• Service providers (secure hosting, IT support, cloud storage)
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting, compliance)
• Courts, government agencies, or regulators when legally required

All disclosures are limited to what is reasonably necessary and subject to confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Retention

Personal information and uploaded case materials are retained:

• For as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill professional obligations
• In accordance with legal, regulatory, and professional record-keeping requirements
• Securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including access controls and secure storage. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, and disclosed
• Access personal information we maintain
• Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Opt out of sale or sharing (not applicable — we do not sell or share)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

9. Exercising Your Rights

Requests may be submitted via:

Email: privacy@dgiforensics.com

We will verify your identity and respond within legally required timeframes.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors

11. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our Site.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

DGI Forensic Engineering, PC “DBA” DGI Forensics
Email: privacy@dgiforensics.com

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DGI Forensic Engineering, PC DBA DGI Forensics uses cookies and similar technologies on www.dgiforensics.com.

1.What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve website functionality and performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

   A. Essential Cookies

     Required for:

• Website security
• File uploads
• Form submissions

These cannot be disabled.

  B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

     Used to:

• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Improve performance and usability

Examples may include analytics tools (e.g., page views, traffic patterns).

3. What We Do NOT Use Cookies For

We do not use cookies to:

• Track users across unrelated websites
• Serve targeted or behavioral advertising
• Sell or share personal data

4. Managing Cookies

You may control cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality, including uploads.

5.  Changes to This Cookie Policy

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

6. Contact Us

For questions regarding cookies or privacy:

Email: privacy@dgiforensics.com