Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide:

Contact Information: When you submit inquiries via contact forms (name, email, phone number, company).

Feedback & Comments: If you later provide insights or other communications.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring pages, and Browse actions.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, device type, and operating system.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies (session and persistent), web beacons, and similar tools to enhance site performance, analyze trends, and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal data for purposes including:

• Responding to your requests and inquiries
• Providing information about our services
• Improving usability, content, and structure of the Site
• Monitoring site performance and user interactions
• Ensuring security, reliability, and legal compliance

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. Sharing occurs only when necessary:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with hosting, analytics, or communications under contractual confidentiality.
• Legal Requirements: If legally required or in defense of rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transactions: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales—provided confidentiality is maintained.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve navigation, analyze usage trends, and customize user experience. You may adjust browser settings to refuse or alert about cookies, but some features may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, threat monitoring, restricted access) to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. While we strive for robust security, no system is invulnerable.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If eligible, parental/guardian consent is required to submit personal information. If unaware, please contact us to remove data.

7. Third Party Links and Analytics

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Analytics Tools: We may use tools like Google Analytics to gather anonymized visitor insights.

➤ For example, to understand page visits and site performance.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct, update, or delete your information
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request for portability of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 10). We will respond as required by applicable law.

9. International Transfers

For users outside the U.S., your personal information may be processed or transferred to the U.S. We implement safeguards compliant with applicable laws (e.g., standard contractual clauses, Privacy Shield frameworks) to protect your privacy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will post any changes with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA Disclosure)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information. These include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: Blackstar Consulting does not sell personal information).
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email] with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will verify your identity before processing any requests.

12. 🇪🇺 GDPR Compliance (for EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with the following rights:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to restrict or object to certain types of data processing.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

We process your data under the legal bases of consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest as applicable. For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

13. Cookie Policy & Consent

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your Browse experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

• Types of Cookies We Use:
• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Upon visiting our site, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage your preferences regarding non-essential cookies.

If you wish to change your cookie settings or withdraw consent, you can do so via your browser settings at any time.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

14. How to Contact Us

📧 Email: contact@blackstarconsulting.co

📍 Address: 3839 McKinney Avenue Suite 155, Dallas TX 75204