Last Updated: May 15, 2023
B.L. Harbert International, LLC (“BLHI,” “we,” or “us”) recognizes the importance of protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how BLHI processes personal information through our Website, blharbert.com, by explaining the types of information BLHI collects, how that information is used, our sharing practices, and your choices.
Information We Collect
We collect information from you directly when you provide it to us, automatically through our Website, and from third parties. Each collection mechanism is described in more detail in this Privacy Policy.
Information You Provide Directly
Apply for a Job. When you use our Website to apply for a job with BLHI, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide to us.
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect the following types of information when you use our Website:
Technical Data. We collect information about the device and browser you use to access our Website and we collect your internet protocol (“IP”) address.
Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device through your browser. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can set your browser to decline cookies. We use this automatically collected information to analyze trends, to provide, administer, and improve our Website, to track the number of visitors to the Website and time spent on different pages of the Website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to personalize your Website experience and deliver the type of content you are most interested in. If you signed up for our company newsletter, you may receive occasional emails regarding company updates. At any time, you may opt out by emailing news@blharbert.com.
In addition to the uses described above, we also use your information:
- To protect our interests or the interests of third parties;
- To maintain and enhance the security of our Website;
- To prevent abuse of our Website;
- To comply with our legal obligations;
- To perform or enforce our agreements; or
- For any other purpose with your consent.
Legal Bases for Processing
BLHI is the data controller for our Website. Generally, we process personal information provided by visitors through our Website or other interactions with us on the bases of our legitimate interests in conducting our business. Where we ask for your consent, we process personal information on the basis of that consent. We may also process personal information on other bases permitted by applicable law, such as when the processing is necessary for us to comply with our legal obligations.
Third-Party Sharing
You may be able to engage with our Website through social media services and through third-party social media plug-ins, integrations, and applications. When you engage with our content on or through social media services or other third-party platforms, plug-ins, integrations, or applications, you may allow us to have access to certain information in your profile and information about your interaction with our content. For a description on how social media services and other third-party platforms, plug-ins, integrations, or applications handle your information, please refer to their respective privacy policies and terms of use, which may permit you to modify your privacy settings. BLHI is not responsible for these third-party sites nor for how they utilize your personal information. Please use caution and refer to the privacy policies posted on applicable third-party sites or platforms for further details.
Third parties may also use cookies or similar technologies on our Website. Please see “More About Analytics and Advertising” and “Your Choices” below for more information about third-party cookies.
We may share your information:
- With any affiliates in connection with your use of our Website or our business relationship with you;
- With any contractors, service providers, or other third parties we use to support our Website;
- To fulfill any purpose for which you provide it;
- With your consent;
- To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request;
- To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets; or
- If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect our rights, property, or interests, or the rights, property, or interests of third parties.
More About Analytics and Advertising
We use third-party analytics providers to help track how users interact with our Website. Third parties may also use cookies or web pixels for online advertising personalization. Third-party tracking technologies are not controlled by us, even if they use our Website to help collect data. Statements regarding our practices do not apply to the methods for collecting information used by third parties or the use of the information that such third parties collect. The relevant third party’s terms of service, privacy policy, permissions, notices, and choices should be reviewed regarding their collection, storage, and sharing practices.
We use Google Analytics to obtain aggregated information about the traffic and usage of our Sites. Google Analytics uses cookies to capture information such as the URL of the page you are viewing, your browser information, and your geographic region. For more information about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. To opt out of having your information used by Google Analytics, please visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.
Third-Party Platforms
This Privacy Policy applies only to BLHI’s Website and not to any other websites, platforms, or mobile applications operated by third parties. Our Website may contain links to other websites, platforms, and mobile applications that we believe may be of interest to you. BLHI is not responsible for the privacy practices of any websites, platforms, or mobile applications not controlled by us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any platforms, websites, or mobile applications you use outside of our Website before providing any information to or through them.
Data Retention
We only store information for as long as is needed to fulfill our contractual or legal obligations or any other permissible purpose for which we have collected it, including to prevent fraud or security incidents. When the applicable retention period has expired, we take measures to delete the information, aggregate it, or anonymize it.
International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal information to a destination outside your jurisdiction, including to the United States. In addition, BLHI may be required to disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including for the purpose of meeting national security or law enforcement requirements. We may also disclose personal information to other third parties when compelled to do so by government authorities or required by law or regulation including, but not limited to, in response to court orders and subpoenas.
For international data transfers, we rely on appropriate Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection for your personal information or a derogation under Article 49 of the GDPR (such as when you give us your explicit consent). For more information or to obtain a copy of applicable safeguards please contact as described in the “Contact Us” section, below.
Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical measures to safeguard your information and help protect it from unauthorized access. However, we cannot guarantee complete protection of your information since transmission via the internet is not 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us by contacting us as detailed in the “Contact Us” section.
Children
Our website is not directed to children, as defined under applicable law. If you believe that a child has provided their information to us through our website, please contact us as detailed in the “Contact Us” section, so that we can take steps to delete it.
Individual Rights
To the extent required by applicable law, we provide you with the ability to (1) request access to, rectification and/or erasure of your personal data; (2) object to the processing of your personal data; (3) restrict the processing of your personal data; (4) obtain a copy of your personal information in a portable format; and (5) withdraw any consent that you have given to the processing of your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us as described in the “Contact Us” section, below.
Lodging Complaints: If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, you have the right to file a complaint concerning our processing of your personal information with your data protection authority. The data protection authority for the United Kingdom is the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk). If you believe we have processed your personal information in a manner inconsistent with your rights, we kindly request that you contact us first so that we may address your concern.
Your Choices
You can control the use of cookies within your browser. However, please note that disabling some or all cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Our website may respond to certain browser “Do Not Track” signals. Please see our Privacy Policy for California residents for more information at https://blharbert.com/california-privacy-policy/.
We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information to serve interest-based advertising. However, these third parties may provide you with ways to choose not to have your information collected or used in this way. You can opt-out of receiving targeted ads from members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) on the NAI’s website at https://www.networkadvertising.org. You may also be able to opt-out of receiving third-party behavioral ads by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) website at http://www.aboutads.info/choices. We are not responsible for effectiveness of or compliance with any third-parties’ opt-out options.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Please check this Privacy Policy often, as we may amend the language on the Website from time to time. If we make any material changes to our privacy practices, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law. By using our Website, you recognize and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. When you access this site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Privacy Policy outlined below.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding our use of your personal information. To learn more about your California privacy rights, visit our California Privacy Policy at https://blharbert.com/california-privacy-policy/.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at: privacy@blharbert.com.