Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our website or consultation forms
• Request information about our intelligence services
• Engage our services for corporate intelligence consulting
• Subscribe to our updates or communications

Information Collected May Include:

• Name and professional title
• Company or organization name
• Business email address
• Phone number
• Business address
• Information about your intelligence and security needs

2. How We Use Your Information & Legal Bases (GDPR)

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes. For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interest

• Responding to your inquiries and consultation requests
• Providing intelligence consulting services
• Improving our website and service offerings
• Protecting our legitimate business interests and security

Consent

• Marketing communications and newsletters
• Non-essential cookies and tracking technologies

Contract

• Fulfilling intelligence consulting service agreements
• Processing payments and billing information
• Delivering contracted services and deliverables

Legal Obligation

• Complying with legal obligations and industry regulations
• Responding to legal requests and law enforcement

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)

4. Mobile Communications & Text Messaging

Mobile Information Protection:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Employee training on data protection practices

6. Comprehensive Cookie Management

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze our website performance. Below is a detailed breakdown of our cookie usage:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and security.

• Session management and authentication
• Security measures and CSRF protection
• Load balancing and site performance

Retention: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 24 hours

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand website usage patterns and improve user experience.

• Page views and user interactions
• Traffic sources and referral data
• Device and browser information (anonymized)

Retention: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience.

• Theme preferences and display settings
• Language and regional preferences
• Form data and user preferences

Retention: Up to 1 year

Cookie Control & Your Choices

You have full control over cookie usage on our website:

• Browser Settings: Modify cookie preferences in your browser settings
• Opt-Out: Disable non-essential cookies without affecting core functionality
• Clear Cookies: Delete existing cookies at any time through your browser

Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality and your user experience.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period depends on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

European Union Residents (GDPR Rights)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Limit Sensitive Data: Request limitation of sensitive personal information use

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request - [GDPR/CCPA]"

We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA). Identity verification may be required.

9. California "Do Not Sell or Share" Notice

We Do Not Sell or Share Personal Information:

Darknet Intelligence (Di) does not sell or share personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We have not sold or shared personal information in the preceding 12 months, and we do not have plans to do so in the future.

This includes information from all California residents, including those under 16 years of age. However, as a B2B intelligence consultancy, we typically do not serve or collect information from individuals under 18.

Categories of Personal Information

For California residents, we collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number
• Commercial Information: Service inquiries and transaction history
• Professional Information: Company name, title, business address
• Internet Activity: Website usage patterns and preferences
• Geolocation Data: General geographic region (country/state level)

Business Purpose Disclosures

We may disclose personal information for business purposes to the following categories of service providers:

• Technology Services: Hosting, cloud storage, and IT infrastructure providers
• Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring services
• Communication: Email delivery and customer communication platforms
• Security: Cybersecurity and fraud prevention services

10. International Data Transfers & GDPR Safeguards

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to and processed in the United States. For European Union residents, we ensure GDPR-compliant transfers through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU-approved data transfer mechanisms
• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection levels
• Binding Corporate Rules: Internal privacy policies for group companies
• Technical Safeguards: Encryption and security measures during transit

We regularly review and update our data transfer mechanisms to ensure continued compliance with evolving international privacy regulations.

11. Data Protection Officer & Representative

In accordance with GDPR requirements, we have designated the following contacts for privacy matters:

• Data Protection Officer (DPO): [email protected] — Privacy compliance oversight; for GDPR-related inquiries and requests
• EU Representative: [email protected] — EU GDPR representative; for EU supervisory authority communications

12. Updates 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 notify you of material changes through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent website banner for 30 days
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may require renewed consent

13. Contact Us & Privacy Requests

For any questions, concerns, or privacy rights requests, please contact us using the appropriate channel:

• General Privacy Inquiries: [email protected] — Response Time: 48 hours
• GDPR Requests: [email protected] — Response Time: 30 days
• CCPA Requests: [email protected] — Response Time: 45 days

Mailing Address:

Darknet Intelligence (Di)
Attention: Privacy Officer
Data Protection & Compliance Department

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly, transparently, and in full compliance with applicable data protection regulations.