Effective Date: March 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Blackhawk Equipment (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at Blackhawk Equipment Corporation (the “Site”), request a quote, download our calculators, or use our services.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:
- Personal Information: When you fill out a contact form, request an audit, download a calculator, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- First and Last Name
- Company Name and Job Title
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Physical Address (City, State, ZIP Code)
- Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about how the Site is accessed and used. This includes your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
- Transaction Data: If you purchase parts or services, we collect necessary payment and fulfillment details. (Note: We use secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).
3. How We Use Your Information
Blackhawk Equipment uses the collected data for various business purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
- To process your requests for quotes, audits, and technical calculators.
- To communicate with you regarding customer service, project updates, and technical support.
- To send you marketing and promotional communications (you may opt-out at any time).
- To analyze website traffic and improve our digital marketing efforts.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
4. Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and hold certain information.
What are Cookies? Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.
How We Use Cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function properly (e.g., security, network management).
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: Used to recognize you when you return to our Site, remembering your preferences.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your company’s interests.
Managing Cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email marketing, analytics).
- Business Transfers: If Blackhawk Equipment is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
6. Data Security and Retention
The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by legal and regulatory obligations.
7. Your Privacy Rights (US State Privacy Laws)
Depending on your state of residence (including but not limited to Colorado (CPA) and California (CCPA/CPRA)), you may have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Deletion: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising or the sale of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us (such as OEM manufacturer websites like Sullair or Bay Controls). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for a B2B audience and do not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:
Blackhawk Equipment
- Address: 5295 Vivian Street, Arvada, CO 80002
- Email: [Insert Compliance/Info Email, e.g., info@blackhawkequipment.com]
- Phone: 1-888-421-3001
