This Privacy Policy explains how Blackstone Data AI (“Blackstone,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use services that link to this Policy.
1. Information we collect
We may collect information you provide directly, including your name, business email address, newsletter subscription, phone number, company, project requirements, and the contents of communications you send to us. We may also collect technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and basic website usage data.
2. How we use information
We use information to respond to inquiries, deliver requested editorial newsletters, provide and improve our services, operate and secure our website, develop domain-specific software solutions, manage customer relationships, comply with legal obligations, and communicate about relevant products or services. You can unsubscribe from editorial email at any time. We do not use personal information for purposes materially different from those described here without appropriate notice.
3. Cookies and analytics
Our website and service providers may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for site operation, security, performance measurement, and remembering preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
4. How we share information
We may share information with vendors that help us host, secure, analyze, or operate our services; with professional advisers; in connection with a merger, financing, acquisition, or sale of assets; or when required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
5. Data retention and security
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including legal, accounting, and security needs. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information, but no method of storage or transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
6. Your privacy choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of certain personal information, and to opt out of certain processing. Virginia residents may have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act where it applies. We may verify your identity before completing a request and may deny requests where permitted by law.
7. Children’s privacy
Our website and services are intended for businesses and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Third-party links
Our website may link to third-party websites or products, including portfolio companies and applications. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
9. SMS / Mobile Messaging
Blackstone Data AI (DBA FranAgent) may send transactional SMS account notifications and customer-care messages, such as pre-call Outreach reminders, to people who have given explicit SMS consent. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. SMS program support is available at hello@franagent.ai.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. We will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Material changes may be communicated through additional notice where appropriate.
11. Contact us
Questions or privacy requests may be sent to contact@blackstonedata.ai. For the SMS program, contact hello@franagent.ai. Blackstone Data AI is headquartered in Virginia, United States.