Privacy Policy for blackmountain.org
Effective Date: March 21, 2025
At blackmountain.org, we take your privacy seriously and are dedicated to protecting your personal information while offering accurate insights, editorial content, and analysis. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect data in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and relevant privacy laws in New Zealand and Ireland.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We may collect your name, email address, or other contact details when you subscribe to email updates, complete a form, or contact us directly.
Usage Data:
We automatically collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser type, device data, and pages visited. This helps us understand engagement and improve website functionality.
Cookies and Tracking Tools:
Our website uses cookies and other similar technologies to enhance performance, personalize your experience, and analyze site usage. For more information, please review our [Cookie Policy].
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Operate and maintain blackmountain.org
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters or content updates (only if you have opted in)
- Analyze trends and improve site content and usability
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations in applicable jurisdictions
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on where you are located, we rely on one or more of the following legal grounds to process your information:
- Consent – when you agree to receive communications or share data with us
- Legitimate Interest – to operate and improve our services
- Legal Obligation – when required to comply with data protection or other applicable laws
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share limited information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, security, or technical support under confidentiality agreements
- Affiliate Relationships: For referral tracking or performance measurement, without revealing identifiable data
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or necessary to protect our legal interests or site integrity
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, user data may form part of the business assets under continued privacy protection
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Access or obtain a copy of your personal information
- Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for communications or data use
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
You can exercise these rights by contacting us through our [Contact Page].
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures including SSL encryption, secure servers, and access controls to safeguard personal information. Although no online platform can guarantee complete security, we take all reasonable steps to minimize risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or meet legal retention requirements. Anonymous or aggregated data may be stored for longer periods for statistical purposes.
8. Age Restrictions
Content on blackmountain.org is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If such data is discovered, it will be erased.
9. External Links
Our site may include links to third-party websites or partner platforms. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. You are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.
10. International Data Transfers
Where applicable, your data may be processed or stored outside your home country (for example, for cloud hosting or analytics). We ensure that appropriate safeguards and compliant transfer mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your information.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be published on this page with a new effective date. We recommend reviewing it regularly to stay informed.
12. Contact and Complaints
If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out via our [Contact Page].
For unresolved issues, you may contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) – https://www.privacy.org.nz
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) – https://www.priv.gc.ca
Information Commissioner’s Office (UK) – https://ico.org.uk
Data Protection Commission (Ireland) – https://www.dataprotection.ie