PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 8/25/2025
 Last Updated: 8/25/2025

Black Forest Consulting AKA Black Forest Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website organizational-efficiency.com (the “Site”).

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name and role
  • Any information shared through contact forms or communications

b. Automatically Collected Information


When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services
  • Respond to inquiries and provide consulting support
  • Improve user experience and optimize our Site
  • Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent – when you opt in to communications or cookies
  • Contract – when processing is necessary to perform a service you requested
  • Legal obligation – when required to comply with the law
  • Legitimate interests – such as improving our services or securing our Site

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers who support our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property

5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

You may have the following rights depending on your location:

Under GDPR (EU/EEA residents):

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Under CCPA/CPRA (California residents):

  • Know what personal data we collect, use, and disclose
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@blackforestconsulting.org. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.    

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze traffic and usage
  • Personalize your experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For EU visitors, we display a cookie consent banner to manage your preferences.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers, subject to safeguards required under applicable law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Black Forest Consulting
Website: organizational-efficiency.com
Email: info@blackforestconsulting.org
Phone: (336) 422-1177

If you are an EU/EEA resident and have concerns, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).