1. Introduction
BLCK DMND ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas-based company, operates the BLCK DMND platform, an AI-powered deal intelligence service for venture capital firms and institutional investors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, application, and services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, company name, and professional role.
- Fund Profile Data: Investment thesis information including preferred stages, sectors, geographies, check sizes, and deal criteria.
- Email Communications: Emails you forward to our service for deal screening, including pitch decks, attachments, and correspondence content.
- Uploaded Documents: Pitch decks, data room materials, financial documents, and other files you upload for analysis.
- Payment Information: Billing details processed through our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, including features used, time spent, and analysis requests made.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
- Log Data: Server logs recording access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.
2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources
To provide comprehensive deal intelligence, we may collect publicly available information about companies and individuals from third-party data providers, including but not limited to: business databases, professional networks (LinkedIn), company websites, news sources, and public regulatory filings. This information is used solely to enrich our analysis and provide you with better investment intelligence.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To analyze deals, generate intelligence reports, match opportunities with your investment thesis, and deliver results via email and our platform.
- AI Processing: To power our AI agents that research companies, analyze documents, and generate investment insights. Your data may be processed by third-party AI services (including Anthropic's Claude API) under strict data processing agreements.
- Service Improvement: To enhance our algorithms, develop new features, and improve the accuracy of our analysis.
- Communication: To send you analysis results, service updates, and respond to your inquiries.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in providing our Services, including cloud hosting (Vercel, Railway), email delivery (Postmark), payment processing (Stripe), AI processing (Anthropic), and data enrichment providers. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information.
- Within Your Organization: With other members of your organization who have access to your team's BLCK DMND account.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing, such as when you create a public share link for a report.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
- Secure cloud infrastructure with SOC 2 compliant providers
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. We may also retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for legitimate business purposes. Analysis reports and related data are retained according to your subscription plan and may be deleted upon account termination or upon your request.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@blckdmnd.com.
8. Texas Privacy Rights
As a Texas-based company, we comply with applicable Texas laws. Texas residents may have additional rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (effective July 1, 2024), including the right to know, correct, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising. We do not sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising purposes.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: