Blacksand Forensics

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 18, 2025

Blacksand Forensics ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our contact form, in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information We Collect

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message content
  • Your IP address (for security purposes)
  • Your browser information (for technical support)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Prevent spam and abuse of our contact form
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your information is transmitted securely and stored on protected servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to two years for business correspondence purposes.

Your Rights Under PIPEDA

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information we hold
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Withdraw consent for future communications
  • File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and comply with applicable privacy laws.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal tracking technologies. We use Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection on our contact form, which may set temporary cookies for security purposes. We also use Vercel Analytics to understand website traffic patterns, which respects user privacy and does not collect personally identifiable information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Blacksand Forensics

Email: info@blacksandforensics.com