Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

James Black Consulting ("JBC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit jamesblackconsulting.com (the "Site") and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when subscribing to The Black Ledger newsletter, downloading digital products, or submitting an application for advisory services.
• Usage data collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to deliver newsletter content and digital products you have requested, communicate with you about services and engagements, improve the Site and user experience, analyze Site traffic and usage patterns, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Email Communications

When you subscribe to The Black Ledger or download a digital product, you consent to receive email communications from JBC. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate the Site and deliver content. These may include Beehiiv for newsletter management, Google for analytics and calendar scheduling, Lovable for website hosting, and Google Drive for file hosting.

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through the Site.

6. Cookies

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, opt out of email communications at any time, and request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: jb@jamesblackconsulting.com.

11. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at: jb@jamesblackconsulting.com