PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 07/10/2025 (MM/DD/YY)
Last Updated: 10/05/2025 (MM/DD/YY)

 

 

1. Who We Are

We are the owners and operators of this website, blackzerollc.com, a US-based organization. Our mission is to provide services and information via our website, and in doing so, we are fully committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with international privacy laws.

Our contact information is available on our Contact page.

 

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We only collect personal data when it is voluntarily provided by you for specific purposes. We do not collect unnecessary data, do not share your data with third parties, and do not use it for marketing unless explicitly permitted.

A. Contact Form

When you contact us via our contact form, we collect:

 

    • Your name

    • Your email address

    • Your phone number (if provided)

    • Any message you write

    • Any files you upload

Purpose: To respond to your inquiry or communicate with you regarding your request.
Legal Basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR); CCPA §1798.100; UK GDPR.

 

 

B. Careers Roster Form

When you submit your information for hiring purposes, we collect:

 

    • Your full name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Résumé/CV or other documents

    • Any other information you include

Purpose: To evaluate your qualifications for potential employment or collaboration opportunities.
Legal Basis: Consent and pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(a) and (b) GDPR).

 

 

C. IP Address and Website Usage Data

We collect anonymized IP address data using WP Statistics, a privacy-first plugin that does not use third-party cookies.

Collected data includes:

 

    • Your anonymized IP address

    • Browser type and version

    • Date and time of access

    • Pages visited and referring site

Purpose: To analyze traffic and improve website performance.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR); Recital 49 GDPR; CCPA §1798.140.

Note: No personally identifiable data is stored in cookies for statistical purposes.

 

 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the Real Cookie Banner plugin, which fully supports the WP Consent API, to obtain your explicit opt-in consent before storing non-essential cookies or running tracking scripts.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for website functionality and cannot be disabled. They do not store personal information.

Non-Essential Cookies

These include cookies used for analytics or embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos). You can control these via the cookie banner.

Legal Basis for Non-Essential Cookies:

 

    • GDPR: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))

    • ePrivacy Directive: Prior consent (Directive 2009/136/EC)

    • CCPA: Right to opt-out (1798.120 CCPA)

You can revoke or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Privacy Policy” link found in the footer of our website.

 

 

4. Data Storage and Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes listed above:

 

    • Contact Form Submissions: Kept for up to 12 months for customer service purposes.

    • Careers Roster Submissions: Retained for 24 months unless earlier deletion is requested.

    • Analytics Data: Anonymized and stored for aggregate insights only.

 

 

5. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, LGPD)

You have the right to:

 

    • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

    • Request correction of any inaccurate data

    • Request deletion of your personal data

    • Withdraw your consent at any time

    • Object to processing (if based on legitimate interest)

    • Request data portability (EU only)

California Residents (CCPA)

You also have the right to:

 

    • Request disclosure of data collected in the past 12 months

    • Request deletion of your personal information

    • Opt out of any sale of personal data (note: we do not sell data)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.

 

 

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not share, sell, or trade your data with any third parties.

All data is stored securely on servers operated by our hosting provider, and processing takes place either in the EU or in jurisdictions with adequate data protection laws.

We do not transfer your data outside your region unless required for the purposes mentioned above and always with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for EU).

 

 

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

 

    • SSL encryption

    • Secure backups

    • Role-based access controls

    • Security plugins and firewalls

    • Regular software updates

 

 

8. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, maps). These services may collect data, use cookies, or track you.

Examples of third-party services used:

 

    • YouTube (Google LLC)

    • Google Maps (Google LLC)

Please review their privacy policies for more information. We ensure these services only run after your consent via Real Cookie Banner.

 

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

 

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

 

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

 

BLACK ZERO LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +(1917)-432-1963