Privacy Policy
 
Effective Date: 8th November 2024
Last Updated: 15th May 2025
 
1. Introduction

BlackPerl DFIR (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates https://blackperlcyberdefenders.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data across our operations globally, including in the EU, UK, GCC countries, India, and other regions.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection and privacy laws.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all individuals who interact with us, including:

• Website visitors

• Clients and students

• Job applicants

• Employees and contractors

• Business partners and vendors
   

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide to us, including:
A. For General Communication & Marketing:

• Full name

• Job title and company

• Email address and phone number

• Postal address and location

• Communication preferences
   

B. For Employment-Related Purposes:

• Resume/CV, references, and work history

• Background check results (e.g., criminal or credit checks)

• Identification and visa/work permit status (where required)
   

C. Automatically Collected Data (Cookies & Logs):

• IP address, browser type/version, device information

• Referring/exit pages and timestamps

• Cookies and usage analytics via tools like Google Analytics
   

4. Purpose of Processing
We process your data for the following legitimate purposes:

• Delivering services and managing client relationships

• Communicating with you (including marketing, if consented)

• Processing job applications and managing recruitment

• Legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention

• Improving user experience and website functionality
   

5. Legal Bases for Processing (as per GDPR & international standards)
Depending on your jurisdiction, we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent

• Contractual necessity

• Legal obligation

• Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, security, communication)

• Public interest or employment law compliance (as required in certain GCC or EU jurisdictions)
   

6. Data Transfers and International Access
Your data may be processed outside your country of residence (e.g., India, UAE, EU). Where cross-border transfers occur:

• We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under the GDPR or data transfer agreements.

• We comply with local data residency requirements in the GCC and sensitive personal data rules in India where applicable.
   

7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Marketing/contact data: Up to 5 years from last interaction

• Employment-related records: As required by labor law (typically 5–7 years)

• Legal/contractual data: As long as necessary for legal compliance or dispute resolution

We securely delete or anonymize data once no longer required.

8. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Measures include:

• Data encryption (at rest and in transit)

• Access control and authentication

• Secure physical and digital storage environments

• Regular audits and risk assessments
   

9. Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, GCC, India DPDP):

• Right to access your personal data

• Right to rectification

• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

• Right to restrict or object to processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
   

To exercise your rights, email: support@blackperldfir.com.
We will respond within 30 days.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for:

• Website performance

• User behavior analytics

• Session management and security

You may opt out or configure cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

11. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies (when legally required)

• Third-party service providers (e.g., email, analytics, background checks)

• Partners or contractors bound by data protection agreements
   

12. Marketing and Communications
With your explicit consent, we may contact you for:

• Product updates and promotions

• Training or event notifications

• Surveys or feedback
   

You may opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or emailing us directly.

13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years (or local equivalent). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. GCC & India-Specific Disclosures
For GCC Users:
We comply with laws in jurisdictions such as Saudi Arabia (PDPL) and the UAE. Sensitive data is stored and processed per local data residency and consent rules.
For Indian Users:
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, your rights mirror GDPR principles.
Data fiduciaries (like us) must ensure transparency, consent, and purpose limitation.

15. Contact Us
For any inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:
📬 Postal Address:
BlackPerl DFIR
S.M. Platina, KadaAgrahara
Off Sarjapura Road, Bangalore – 562125
India
📧 Email: support@blackperldfir.com