Privacy Policy

Who We Are

BlackBear is operated by:

• Diego Franciosi
• Based in: Milan, Italy
• P.IVA: 14529800964
• Contact: legal@blackbear.so

What We Collect

Email Contact

When you email us at hello@blackbear.so, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your name (if provided in email)
• Message content

Website Analytics

We do not currently use analytics cookies or tracking on this website.

How We Use Your Data

We use your contact information solely to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Communicate about potential projects or collaborations

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage

Email messages are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Data Retention

• Contact inquiries: Deleted after 1 year of inactivity
• Project communications: Retained for duration of project engagement

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing of your data

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to process email messages (e.g., email delivery services). All processors are GDPR-compliant.

International Data Transfers

If we use services that process data outside the EU, appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

Security

We protect your data through:

• Encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure storage with access controls
• Regular security updates

Children's Privacy

BlackBear is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Our Products

BlackBear builds and operates products including SkillsFrame. Each product has its own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect service changes or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact & Complaints

Questions or data requests

legal@blackbear.so

Data protection complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority:

• Italy: Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali
• EU: Find your authority at edpb.europa.eu