Privacy Policy

Black Star Security LLC Privacy Policy Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Black Star Security LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website at www.blackstarsecurity.net (the "Site") or interact with us. We primarily serve government agencies, military installations, law enforcement, utilities, detention facilities, and commercial/enterprise clients. Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

1. Information We Collect We collect limited information: Information You Provide Directly: When you submit a contact form, request a quote, or email us: name, email address, phone number, company/agency name, and message details. This is used solely to respond to your inquiry or provide services. Automatically Collected Information: Standard web server logs: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring page, pages visited, time/date of access. This helps us maintain Site functionality, security, and analytics (no third-party tracking tools identified). We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial details, government IDs, biometric data) via the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information We use collected information only for: Responding to inquiries, providing quotes, or discussing potential projects.

Improving Site performance and security. Complying with legal obligations (e.g., government contracting requirements). Internal business purposes (e.g., aggregate analytics without identifying individuals). We do not use your information for marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for their marketing or advertising purposes. We may disclose information: To service providers (e.g., hosting, email, or IT support) under strict confidentiality agreements. To comply with law, subpoenas, court orders, or government requests (common in our federal/municipal work). In connection with business transfers (e.g., merger/acquisition). To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of others.

4. Your Privacy Rights Depending on applicable law (e.g., MTCDPA if thresholds met, or CCPA for CA residents): Right to know/access what personal information we hold about you. Right to correct inaccurate data. Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions, e.g., legal retention needs).

Right to opt out of any "sale" or "sharing" of data (though we do not engage in these activities). To exercise rights, contact us at the details below. We will verify your identity and respond within legal timeframes (e.g., 45 days under most state laws). No fee for most requests. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals if implemented in future tools.

5. Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information (e.g., secure hosting, access controls). However, no transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described (typically 1–3 years for inquiries) or as required by law/contract (e.g., government project records).

7. Third-Party Links Our Site may link to third-party sites (e.g., government portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Policy We may update this Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued Site use constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us For questions, rights requests, or concerns: Black Star Security LLC Kalispell, MT 59901 Email: [email protected] Phone: 406-640-3117 or 623-299-5562

If you believe we have violated privacy laws, contact us first — we aim to resolve issues promptly. This Policy complies with Montana law and relevant U.S. state privacy requirements where applicable. For federal contracting, we adhere to applicable FAR/DFARS cybersecurity and data handling rules in projects.