Privacy Policy

Introduction

Blacktail Technology Private Limited ("Blacktail," "we," "our," or "us") operates the website blacktailtechnology.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or engage our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• •Contact us through our website or email
• •Request information about our services
• •Apply for employment
• •Subscribe to communications
• •Engage us for professional services

This information may include:

• •Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• •Company name and job title
• •Professional background and qualifications
• •Project requirements and technical specifications
• •Communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• •IP address and device identifiers
• •Browser type and version
• •Operating system
• •Pages visited and time spent on pages
• •Referring website addresses
• •Location data (country/region level)

We collect this information through cookies, server logs, and similar tracking technologies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

Types of cookies we use:

• •Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• •Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• •Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• •Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our engineering services
• •Communication: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our services
• •Business Operations: To manage our business relationships and fulfill contractual obligations
• •Recruitment: To evaluate job applications and manage the hiring process
• •Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• •Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks
• •Analytics: To analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic information

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the information concerned and the context in which we collect it.

We process your information based on:

• •Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
• •Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you
• •Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
• •Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us, including:

• •Cloud hosting providers
• •Analytics services
• •Email communication platforms
• •Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, consultants)

These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies, law enforcement).

Protection of Rights

We may disclose information to:

• •Enforce our terms and conditions
• •Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• •Protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of others
• •Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• •Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• •Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• •Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• •Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• •Employee training on data protection and security practices
• •Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your 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.

Retention periods vary based on:

• •The nature of the information
• •Why it is collected and processed
• •Relevant legal or operational retention needs

Contact information from general inquiries is typically retained for up to 2 years. Information related to active client engagements is retained for the duration of the relationship and for a period thereafter as required for legal, tax, or business purposes.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

General Rights

• •Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
• •Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• •Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• •Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
• •Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization
• •Right to Object: Object to our processing of your information under certain circumstances
• •Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on consent to process your information

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@blacktailtechnology.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal information (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• •Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• •Right to delete personal information
• •Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• •Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

International Data Transfers

Blacktail is based in India. If you are accessing our Site from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where we or our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Site or providing us with information, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, including India.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Blacktail. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification). Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@blacktailtechnology.com

Mailing Address:
Blacktail Technology Private Limited
[Your Office Address]
India

For data protection inquiries from EU residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (if applicable) or your local data protection authority.

Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.