Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Black Maple (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects personal information when individuals access or use our website, services, communications, and related digital platforms (collectively, the “Services”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent, secure, and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws including, where applicable:
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679)
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UK General Data Protection Regulation
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Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
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Other applicable international data protection laws
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller responsible for the processing of personal information is:
Black Maple
Dubai, UAE
Email: info@blackmaple.org
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
This includes personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
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Contact us via forms, email, or phone
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Request information about our services
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Subscribe to newsletters or updates
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Engage with us professionally
Such information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company or organization
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Job title or professional information
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Message content or inquiries
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Any information voluntarily provided in communications
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.
This may include:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Operating system
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Referring website
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Pages visited
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Time and date of access
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Interaction data
This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party service providers such as:
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Website analytics providers
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Marketing platforms
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Business partners
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Public professional databases
4. How We Use Personal Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
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Responding to inquiries or requests
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Providing professional advisory services
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Managing professional relationships
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Improving website functionality and user experience
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Conducting analytics and performance monitoring
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Complying with legal obligations
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Preventing fraud or misuse of our Services
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Protecting the security of our systems
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
Where applicable, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent – where individuals have provided consent for specific processing
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Legitimate Interests – including communication with clients, improving services, and maintaining website security
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Contractual Necessity – where processing is required to provide requested services
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Legal Obligations – where required to comply with applicable laws or regulations
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage patterns, and improve user experience.
Cookies may include:
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Essential cookies required for website functionality
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Analytics cookies to understand website usage
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Performance cookies
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Security cookies
Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings.
A separate Cookie Policy may provide additional details regarding cookie usage.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data.
However, we may share personal information with:
Service Providers
Third-party vendors assisting in operating our website and services, including:
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Hosting providers
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Analytics providers
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Email communication platforms
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IT infrastructure providers
These providers are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and security.
Legal Authorities
We may disclose personal information where required:
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By law or regulation
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In response to lawful requests by public authorities
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To protect legal rights or enforce agreements
8. International Data Transfers
Personal information may be transferred and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.
Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:
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Standard Contractual Clauses
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Adequacy decisions
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Contractual confidentiality obligations
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
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Providing services
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Maintaining business records
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Complying with legal obligations
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Resolving disputes
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Enforcing agreements
Retention periods vary depending on legal and operational requirements.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include:
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Secure hosting environments
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Access controls
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Data encryption where appropriate
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Internal confidentiality policies
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Monitoring for security vulnerabilities
However, no method of data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
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Right to access personal information
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Right to correct inaccurate data
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Right to request deletion of personal data
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Right to restrict processing
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Right to data portability
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Right to object to processing
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Right to withdraw consent
Requests may be submitted to:
info@blackmaple.org
We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
Residents of California may have the following rights:
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Right to know what personal information is collected
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Right to request deletion
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Right to correct inaccurate information
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Right to opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information
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Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Requests may be submitted via:
[contact email]
We will verify requests before responding.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a minor without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those third parties.
15. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
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Changes in legal requirements
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Updates to our services
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Operational changes
Updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Black Maple
Dubai, UAE
Email: info@blackmaple.org
