Privacy Policy
Last updated: 30 March 2026
1. Who We Are
Black Bean™ Digital Agency ("Black Bean™", "we", "us", or "our") is a boutique digital agency. Our website is https://www.theblackbean.org. For privacy enquiries, contact us at: hello@theblackbean.org.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when you submit our contact form: your name, email address, company name, and the content of your message. We do not collect payment data, sensitive personal data, or data from children under 16. We do not use tracking pixels, third-party advertising cookies, or sell your data to any party.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your contact information solely to respond to your enquiry and, if you agree, to send occasional updates about our services. The legal basis for processing under GDPR is: (a) your consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for marketing communications; and (b) our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) in responding to business enquiries.
4. Cookies
We use only strictly necessary cookies required for the site to function. With your consent, we may use analytics cookies (no personal data sold). You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie banner or our Cookie Policy page. See our full Cookie Policy at /cookies.
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for up to 24 months, after which they are permanently deleted. You may request deletion at any time by emailing hello@theblackbean.org.
6. Your Rights (EU and UK)
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request erasure ("right to be forgotten"); restrict or object to processing; data portability; and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any right, email hello@theblackbean.org. EU residents may also lodge a complaint with their national supervisory authority. UK residents may contact the ICO at https://ico.org.uk.
7. Your Rights (California - CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to: know what personal information we collect; request deletion of personal information; opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To submit a verifiable consumer request, email hello@theblackbean.org with the subject line "CCPA Request".
8. International Transfers
Our website is hosted on infrastructure that may process data within the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and the United States. Any transfers outside the EEA are subject to appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Third-Party Services
We use MailerSend (Mailersend Inc.) to deliver transactional emails. MailerSend processes your email address solely to deliver our response to your enquiry. Their privacy policy is available at https://www.mailersend.com/legal/privacy-policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@theblackbean.org