Black Marlin Group LLC ("Black Marlin Group," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to safeguarding the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle and protect personal information collected from individuals who use our website, applications, or services. If you have any questions not addressed by this policy, please contact us at admin@blackmarlindev.com or +1 (520) 818-4343.
By accessing or using our website, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by our Terms of Use. Please note, investing with Black Marlin Group may require additional agreements, including new or supplementary privacy notices or terms of use.
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Black Marlin Group collects both non-personally identifiable information and personally identifiable information through your interaction with our website.
- Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII): This may include pages viewed, documents accessed, videos watched, time spent on the site, referral sources, device/browser details, IP addresses, demographic data (such as server locations), and other technical information that does not directly identify you. We gather this data using technologies such as cookies, server logs, and browser storage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enhance your site experience, while server logs automatically track and record site activity. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We collect PII that you voluntarily provide, such as when you register for an account, invest with us, verify your identity or accredited investor status, submit payment instructions, or contact us through the website. This may include your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security or taxpayer identification number, financial information (e.g., assets and income), transaction history, and mailing addresses.
We also use analytics tools and services (such as first-party cookies) to analyze usage patterns, improve functionality, and better understand our audience. These tools may collect data including visit timing, referral sources, and browsing behavior.
Please note that this Privacy Policy does not cover information collected independently by third parties, such as business partners or external service providers, through their own cookies or tracking mechanisms. Black Marlin Group does not control how third parties collect, use, or disclose such information.
International Visitors
Black Marlin Group’s website is operated in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing.
USE OF INFORMATION
Black Marlin Group uses the collected information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you provide information for a particular reason, we use the information in connection with the purpose for which it was provided. For instance, if you email us, we will use the provided information to respond and address your inquiry. Likewise, if you submit information to access our services, we will use your information to grant and monitor your access to these services. Additionally, we may obtain further information about you from third-party sources to confirm your identity and process your requests securely.
We may use your information to:
- Market our services and investment opportunities to you.
- Provide requested services and investment products.
- Enable our vendors and service providers to assist us with marketing, website operations, troubleshooting, and analytics.
- Comply with regulatory requirements related to securities offerings, legal obligations, and industry standards.
- Engage in lawful activities consistent with this policy.
- Protect Black Marlin Group against legal liability and fraud.
We may engage third parties to perform these services, which may require sharing your information.
Black Marlin Group and our affiliates may also use your information to improve website content, enhance functionality, better understand our user base, and refine our services. We may communicate with you regarding services or investment opportunities that we believe might interest you. If you wish to opt-out of future marketing communications or have your information removed from our mailing lists, please contact us as indicated below. Please note, administrative communications essential for providing services will continue regardless of marketing preferences.
Should Black Marlin Group intend to use your information differently from this Privacy Policy, you will be notified of the proposed use before or at the time of collection.
OUR DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We regard your personal information as integral to our relationship and will only share your data with third parties in ways described by this Privacy Policy. There may be instances in which we disclose your information without prior notice, such as:
- Business Transfers: As our business evolves, we may buy or sell businesses or assets. Your personal information could be among the transferred assets during mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, or similar events. In such cases, you will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our website about changes in ownership or data usage and provided choices regarding your personal information.
- Affiliated Companies: We may share your personal information with our affiliates for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
- Agents, Consultants, and Service Providers: Like many businesses, we occasionally engage external companies to provide specific services such as identity verification, accreditation checks, electronic signatures, payment processing, escrow services, disbursing funds, data analysis, marketing assistance, and customer support. These third parties may access your information solely as needed to perform these functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Legal and Regulatory Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, protect and defend our rights or property, safeguard users and the public from fraud or harm, or shield Black Marlin Group from legal liability.
YOUR CHOICES
If your personal information changes or if you no longer wish to use our services, you can correct, update, amend, or request the deletion of your information by updating your account settings, emailing us at admin@blackmarlindev.com, or contacting us directly using the details provided at the end of this Policy.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active or as required to provide services to you. Additionally, we retain and utilize your information as necessary to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Upon registering for our services, you may receive periodic emails regarding investment opportunities and related information we believe may interest you. If you prefer not to receive these marketing communications, you may unsubscribe by contacting us at admin@blackmarlindev.com. Please allow up to two (2) weeks for opt-out requests to be processed. Please note, transactional communications, such as investment confirmations and essential account notifications, cannot be opted out of.
Black Marlin Group does not sell your Personally Identifiable Information to third parties for advertising, solicitation, or telemarketing purposes.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may also have additional rights such as the right to restrict or object to processing.
THIRD PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our website may contain links to external websites or services not operated or controlled by Black Marlin Group. Additionally, external websites may reference or link back to our website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website or service you visit, as we do not endorse, screen, approve, nor are we responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these external websites and services.
MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATION
Our website may allow users to communicate with us or other entities via messaging tools or other forms of online communication. We reserve the right to read, collect, and analyze these communications to ensure regulatory compliance, security, and service improvement. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by website users or visitors. Black Marlin Group is not liable for any errors or omissions contained within such communications.
EXCLUSIONS
This Privacy Policy does not apply to any data collected by Black Marlin Group outside of the website or through channels not specifically covered herein. This includes any unsolicited information or materials you submit voluntarily through other means, such as ideas for new investments, suggestions, or unsolicited communications (collectively, "Unsolicited Information"). All Unsolicited Information is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary, and Black Marlin Group is free to reproduce, disclose, distribute, and utilize such information without limitation or attribution.
BLOGS AND PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE AREAS
Our website may offer publicly accessible blogs or forums. Any information you disclose in these public areas may be collected, read, and utilized by others accessing these areas. If you request removal of your personal information from these public areas, please contact us at admin@blackmarlindev.com. We will inform you if we are unable to remove your information and explain why.
SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURES
Our website may include social media features, such as "Like," "Share," or similar buttons provided by platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. These features may collect your IP address, track which pages you visit on our site, and set cookies to enable their proper functioning. These social media interactions are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies providing the features.
SECURITY
We use commercially reasonable and industry-standard security measures to protect your Personally Identifiable Information. Despite our best efforts, no security measures are entirely foolproof or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your Personally Identifiable Information may also be stored with third-party providers who implement similar security measures. Black Marlin Group shall not be liable for the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of your information due to third-party security breaches.
We secure your information during transmission using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. Additionally, sensitive information is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorized personnel. We recommend you protect your account credentials and log out after using our services on shared devices.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY POLICY
Our website and services are not intended for users under eighteen (18) years of age. We do not knowingly solicit or collect Personally Identifiable Information from minors under the age of eighteen (18). If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at admin@blackmarlindev.com so we can investigate and remove any such data promptly.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting to our website, and registered users will be notified via email of material changes. You are encouraged to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. Continued use of our website and services after any modifications signifies your acceptance of those changes.
APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes related to or arising from this Privacy Policy shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona. By accessing our website, you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts and hereby waive any right to a trial by jury with respect to any disputes arising from or related to this Privacy Policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Black Marlin Group LLC
7373 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Ste 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Email: admin@blackmarlindev.com
Phone: +1 (520) 818-4343
Effective Date: July 8, 2025