Black Dog Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2019

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle Personal Data provided to us on this website controlled by Black Dog Technical Services (hereinafter BLACK DOG). BLACK DOG is the data controller for the processing of Personal Data under applicable law. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites to which this BLACK DOG site may link.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT ONLINE

The types of Personal Data that we collect while you use the BLACK DOG site includes both information that you provide to us and information we collect automatically when you use the BLACK DOG site. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Data” means information that identifies you or that could reasonably be used to identify you such as your name and email address.

INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE

You do not have to register to receive most of the information available through the BLACK DOG site. We collect Personal Data that you provide on the BLACK DOG site to respond to your inquires for information about the solutions, services and products that BLACK DOG offers. We may also send information on new products and services, and to ask for your feedback or input regarding our products or opportunities for potential new products. The Personal Data we collect includes contact information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, product and service preferences, and content that you may provide when completing an online contact form.

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT AUTOMATICALLY

When you use the BLACK DOG site, we may also collect usage and device information automatically as described below.

IP Address

We may record the Internet Protocol (“IP”) address of your computer or other electronic device when you visit the BLACK DOG site. An IP address identifies the electronic device you use to access the site, which allows us to maintain communication with your computer as you move about the BLACK DOG site and to customize content.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We also collect information about your use of the BLACK DOG site through tracking technologies such as cookies. A “cookie” is a unique numeric code that is transferred to your computer to track your preferences and to recognize you as a return visitor. These technologies help remember your preferences and allow us to bring you the content that is likely to be of greatest interest to you. We also utilize Google Analytics to better understand visitor traffic to our site such as page impressions. To learn more about cookies and other tracking technologies, including how to disable them, please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

HOW WE MAY SHARE INFORMATION

Our policy is to not share your contact information with anyone other than BLACK DOG partners that are involved in providing you with local support and a conduit for ordering our products.

CO-BRANDED SITES

At times, we may provide you with content or services on a joint or “co-branded” basis with our industry partners. Or, we may link to a third-party site where BLACK DOG content is hosted. You should read the individual privacy policy of our partners, as they may differ in some respects from ours. Reading these policies will help you to make an informed decision about whether to provide your information on any partner sites.

LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

In certain limited circumstances, BLACK DOG may need to disclose your Personal Data in order to comply with a legal obligation or demand, such as to comply with reporting obligations to our governing regulatory authorities regarding the safety of our products. In such instances, we will take measures to protect your Personal Data to the extent possible.

CHILDREN PRIVACY

BLACK DOG does not knowingly collect or use any Personal Data directly from children on this site; we define “children” as minors younger than 18. We do not knowingly allow children to order our sample packs, to communicate with us, or to use any of our online services. If you are a parent and become aware that your child has provided us with information, please contact us using one of the methods specified below, and we will work with you to address this issue.

YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

You have the right to see and get a copy of Personal Data about you that we maintain as well as to ask us to make corrections to inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data about you. You may have the right to receive data you have provided to us in a machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller. You may also request the removal of your Personal Data or the restriction of its processing. To seek access to Personal Data about you, to file a concern, complaint, or request for correction, or to opt-out of particular programs, please email us at info@blackdogts.com

In all communications to us, please include your email address, phone number, and a detailed explanation of your request. We will respond to all reasonable requests in a timely manner.

DATA SECURITY

BLACK DOG maintains reasonable technical, administrative and physical controls to secure any Personal Data collected through our website; however, there is always some risk that an unauthorized third party could intercept an Internet transmission, or that someone will find a way to thwart our security systems. We urge you to exercise caution when transmitting Personal Data over the Internet. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not gain access to your Personal Data; therefore, when submitting Personal Data to our site, you must weigh both the benefits and the risks.

ACCESSING OUR SITES GLOBALLY

This site is owned and operated in the United States. If you are visiting this site from a country other than the United States, your communication with us will necessarily result in the transfer of information across international borders. The level of legal protection for Personal Data is not the same in all countries; however, we will take the security measures described in this Privacy Notice in an effort to keep your information secure. By using this site, you understand that your Personal Data will be stored and processed in the United States and in any country to which we may transfer your information in the course of our business operations.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We will only use Personal Data in the manner described in this Privacy Policy in effect when the information was collected from you or as authorized by you. We reserve the right to change the terms of this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be reflected on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes. Any Personal Data collected upon your continued use of this site will be handled in accordance with the currently-posted Privacy Policy.