Privacy Policy

Who We Are

American Eagle Investigations, Inc. (“AEI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a licensed Private Investigative Agency incorporated in the State of Florida. Our principal place of business is:

AEI specializes in the identification and recovery of unclaimed property held by the State of Florida on behalf of its rightful owners. Our principal investigator, David P. Morris, is a retired U.S. Army Military Police Major, former South Florida police detective, and former U.S. Department of State Police Advisor.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you submit an inquiry, request a search, or engage our services. This may include:

Personal Identification Information

• Full legal name, including former names, maiden names, or aliases
• Date of birth and Social Security Number (collected only when required to file a claim on your behalf)
• Current and previous residential addresses
• Email address and telephone number
• Florida county of current or past residence

Financial and Property Information

• Information about accounts, assets, or property you believe may be unclaimed
• Bank account or financial institution information (only when required for claim disbursement)
• Business names or entities in which you hold or held an ownership interest

Identity Verification Documents

• Government-issued photo identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
• Documentation establishing legal entitlement to claimed property (death certificates, probate records, trust documents, etc.)

Website and Communication Data

• IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you visit our website
• Communication records including emails, phone calls (with consent), and form submissions

We collect only the minimum information necessary to perform our services and do not collect information speculatively or beyond what is required to locate, verify, and recover your property.

How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used exclusively for the following purposes:

We do not use your personal information for marketing, advertising, list building, or any purpose unrelated to your specific engagement with AEI.

Investigative Confidentiality

As a licensed Florida Private Investigative Agency, AEI is bound by both statutory and professional obligations of confidentiality. All information obtained in the course of an investigation or client engagement is treated as strictly confidential.

Your information will not be disclosed to any person or entity outside of AEI except as expressly authorized by you in writing, as required to file your claim with the State of Florida, or as otherwise required by law. Members of AEI’s claims processing team are bound by confidentiality obligations as a condition of their engagement with the firm.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances:

To the State of Florida

Information necessary to file and process your unclaimed property claim will be submitted to the Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Unclaimed Property, as required to obtain your funds.

To Our Claims Processing Team

Members of AEI’s vetted internal claims processing team may access your information solely to assist in the preparation and filing of your claim. All team members are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or lawful request from a government authority with jurisdiction, including the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in its capacity as our licensing authority.

Protection of Rights

We may disclose information where necessary to protect the legal rights of AEI, enforce our service agreements, or prevent fraud or illegal activity that could harm our clients or our firm.

With Your Written Consent

We may share your information with any third party to whom you provide express written authorization.

Data Security

AEI takes the security of your personal and financial information seriously. We employ administrative, physical, and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we handle, including:

• Encrypted digital communications and file storage where applicable
• Access restrictions limiting information access to authorized team members on a need-to-know basis
• Secure handling and destruction of physical documents containing sensitive information
• Policies prohibiting unauthorized access, duplication, or transmission of client records

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable Florida law.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the completion of your claim, the resolution of any disputes, and compliance with our legal and licensing obligations.

In accordance with standard investigative and business record-keeping practices, client files are generally retained for a minimum of five (5) years following the conclusion of our engagement. Records may be retained longer if required by applicable law, regulation, or ongoing legal proceedings.

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, records will be securely destroyed or de-identified in accordance with applicable law.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us in writing at the address provided in Section 12. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law. We may require verification of your identity before processing any request.

Third-Party Services

Our website and client intake processes may utilize third-party platforms including customer relationship management (CRM) software, form processing services, and email communication tools. These platforms are selected for their reliability and security, and are configured to process client data only as necessary to support our operations.

These third-party service providers are not authorized to use your personal information for any purpose other than providing services to AEI and are bound by confidentiality obligations. We do not have control over the independent privacy practices of external websites that may be linked from our communications, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe that a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.

Note that unclaimed property belonging to a minor may be claimed by a parent or legal guardian with appropriate documentation of legal authority, in accordance with Florida law.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued engagement with our services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

If we make material changes that significantly affect how we handle your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly by email or through a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us: