PRIVACY POLICY Blacksmith Commercial Advisory Effective Date: October 29, 2026

Blacksmith Commercial Advisory (“Blacksmith,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit blacksmithcommercial.com or contact us through our website.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you submit our contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, company or organization, area of interest, and details about your inquiry.

Our website and service providers may also automatically collect technical and usage information, such as IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, and approximate location derived from an IP address, using cookies and similar technologies.

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use information to respond to inquiries, communicate about potential services, operate and secure our website, understand site performance, and comply with applicable legal obligations. We do not currently offer customer accounts or process payments through this website.

3. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our Squarespace-hosted website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality and, depending on enabled settings, analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser and any cookie controls presented on the site. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

4. HOW INFORMATION IS SHARED

We may share information with service providers that help us host and operate the website, manage contact submissions, provide analytics, and communicate with you, including Squarespace and relevant email providers. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or security, or in connection with a business transaction. We do not sell contact-form submissions.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain inquiry information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations. Retention periods depend on the nature of the information and applicable requirements.

6. SECURITY

We use reasonable measures intended to protect personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

7. YOUR CHOICES AND PRIVACY REQUESTS

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by emailing dan@blacksmithmindset.com. We will review requests and respond as required by applicable law. Certain information may need to be retained for legitimate business or legal reasons.

8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

9. CHILDREN

Our services are intended for business and professional audiences, not children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised policy here with an updated effective date.

11. CONTACT

For questions or privacy requests, contact: Blacksmith Commercial Advisory dan@blacksmithmindset.com.