Privacy Policy

Blackridge Holdings, Ltd. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Blackridge,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website located at www.blackridge.com and any other websites or digital services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect Personal Information—defined as information relating to an identified or identifiable individual—and outlines your rights in relation to that data. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this Policy from time to time, and your continued use of the Site indicates your agreement to the revised terms.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect Personal Information through the following:

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1.1 INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE

You may provide Personal Information by completing forms or contacting us directly via the Site. This may include:
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• Name
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• Email address
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• Company name and size
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• Telephone number
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• Job title
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• Reason for inquiry
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• Application data (if applying for a job)

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1.2 AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION

We collect data automatically using cookies and similar technologies, including:
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• IP address
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• Browser and device type
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• Referring URLs and pages viewed
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• Time and duration of site visits
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• Cookie identifiers and session metadata

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1.3 TYPES OF COOKIES USED

• Analytics Cookies: Measure and analyze user activity (e.g., Google Analytics).
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• Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality.
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• Marketing Cookies: Track user behavior to display relevant advertising.
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You may adjust your browser settings to disable non-essential cookies. Note that some features of the Site may not function properly without them. Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Site does not currently respond to these signals due to lack of industry consensus, but we continue to monitor developments in DNT standards.

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2. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use your Personal Information to:
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• Respond to inquiries or support requests
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• Send requested materials or communications
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• Evaluate job applications
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• Operate, analyze, and improve the Site and services
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• Deliver newsletters or marketing content (with your consent)
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• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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• Protect the rights and integrity of Blackridge or users

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3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (IF APPLICABLE)

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:
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• Your consent
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• Performance of a contract
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• Compliance with legal obligations
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• Our legitimate business interests, balanced against your privacy rights

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4. DATA RETENTION

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, legal, or compliance obligations).

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5. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent your Personal Information. We may disclose it to:
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• Our affiliates and subsidiaries
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• Third-party service providers under confidentiality obligations
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• Legal or regulatory authorities, as required by law
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• A buyer or successor in the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or similar transaction
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• You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

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6. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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• Access your Personal Information
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• Correct or update inaccurate data
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• Request deletion of your data
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• Object to or restrict certain processing
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• Withdraw consent, where applicable
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To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@blackridge.com. We will assess all requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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7. SECURITY

We employ technical and organizational measures to safeguard your Personal Information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. While no method is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

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8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Blackridge is headquartered in the United States. Your Personal Information may be stored and processed in the U.S. or other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where applicable, we use approved mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure adequate protection for international data transfers.

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9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

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10. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
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• The right to know what personal data we collect
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• The right to request deletion of your data
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• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (Blackridge does not sell data)
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Blackridge does not “sell” or “share” personal information as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). For more information, see our California Privacy Notice or contact privacy@blackridge.com.

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11. CONTACT INFORMATION

Blackridge Holdings, Ltd., 167 Madison Ave, Suite 205, New York, NY 10016, Attention: General Counsel.