Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 12th, 2025
Last Updated: August 12th, 2025
Blackwood Consulting (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and share information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company, and role.
Engagement Data: Information provided during inquiries, briefings, or engagements.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and site usage analytics.
Sensitive Data: When relevant to our services, we may process confidential business or operational information under strict security protocols.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information solely to:
Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
Deliver strategic foresight, analysis, and engagement deliverables.
Maintain secure communication channels.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK GDPR)
If applicable, our processing is based on:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide information.
Contractual Necessity: To deliver agreed services.
Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our services.
Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulation.
4. Information Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
Encrypted communications (email, file transfer, and briefings).
Access controls and authentication protocols.
Segregated data environments for client projects.
5. Information Sharing
We share information only when necessary to:
Engage trusted vendors or contractors bound by confidentiality agreements.
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Protect the safety, rights, or property of our clients or our firm.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal and project data only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Comply with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Upon request, we securely delete or anonymize personal data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, contact us at gabriel.fonseca@blackwoodfirm.com
8. International Transfers
If we transfer information outside your jurisdiction, we apply appropriate safeguards, including contractual clauses and secure transfer protocols.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect any changes. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or our data handling practices:
Blackwood Consulting
gabriel.fonseca@blackwoodfirm.com