Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 6, 2026 · Last Updated: June 6, 2026
BlackHawk Data (“BlackHawk Data,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit blackhawkdata.com or engage with our services. We operate with the same engineering discipline we apply to our clients’ infrastructure: security is not a feature we add on — it’s embedded from the start.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, job title, and company name
- Inquiry details submitted via our contact, assessment, or partner request forms
- Communications you send us via email, phone, or in-person meetings
- Professional information shared during sales or advisory engagements
Information We Collect Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps
- Device data: operating system, hardware model, and unique device identifiers
- Cookie and similar tracking data (see our Cookie Policy)
- Usage analytics: how visitors interact with our website content and resources
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from publicly available sources, business partners, or marketing platforms when you interact with our sponsored content or events.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information about our services
- Delivering our managed services, assessments, and technical engagements
- Sending relevant technical content, solution briefs, and industry insights you’ve opted into
- Improving our website, services, and client experience through analytics
- Protecting the security and integrity of our systems and services
- Complying with applicable legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Managing our business operations, including invoicing, contracts, and partner relationships
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data to train AI models without your explicit consent.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain our business relationship with you, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Typical retention periods:
- Contact and inquiry records: 3 years from last interaction, unless an active engagement exists
- Client engagement records: 7 years from contract end, in alignment with standard business and legal requirements
- Website analytics data: 26 months, per standard analytics platform retention settings
- Email marketing records: Until you unsubscribe, plus 6 months for suppression list management
5. Security
We apply the same security discipline to your data that we deliver to our enterprise clients. Our technical and organizational safeguards include:
- Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest for sensitive data
- Role-based access control limiting data access to personnel with a business need
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability reviews
- Incident response procedures aligned with NIST frameworks
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we implement industry-standard safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction — request that we correct inaccurate information
Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
Objection — object to certain processing activities
Restriction — request that we limit how we process your data
Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Non-discrimination — equal service regardless of privacy choices
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to partner websites, vendor portals, or third-party resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to BlackHawk Data properties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, reach us at: