Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 29, 2025
Website: https://blakestrategiesgroup.com
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://blakestrategiesgroup.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.
Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through contact forms, email subscriptions, or while interacting with our website. This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company name
Comments or messages
Analytics and usage data
IP address and browser details
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images, avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from images on the website.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email, and message content) for customer service purposes. We do not use this information for marketing unless you opt-in to receive communications.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Cookies may also be set for:
User login sessions
Preferences and screen options
Analytics tracking (Google Analytics)
Marketing and advertising (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, HubSpot, etc.)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics and HubSpot Analytics to track website performance and visitor behavior. These services collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral sources
Device and browser types
General geographic location (not precise)
Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
HubSpot’s Privacy Policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter or download resources, your information may be used to send marketing emails, updates, or promotional materials. We use HubSpot as our email marketing platform. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer.
HubSpot’s data practices comply with major privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Advertising and Tracking
We use advertising services such as:
Google Ads
Facebook Ads (Meta)
Microsoft Ads (optional)
These platforms may use cookies and pixels to show personalized ads, track conversions, and analyze performance. These technologies may collect data such as:
IP address
Browser type
Website interactions
Ad views and clicks
These services may use the data to serve you ads on other websites (remarketing). You can manage ad settings or opt out using the following tools:
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions if you have an account and are logged in.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party services (e.g., Google, HubSpot, Facebook) to deliver services such as analytics, advertising, email communications, and spam detection.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically.
If you register an account (if applicable), we store the personal data in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data at any time (except your username). Site admins can also access and edit user data.
Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
Request a copy of your personal data
Request that we delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
These rights do not apply to data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert contact email or form link]
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services and may be processed by third-party systems (e.g., HubSpot, Google).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.
Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, please contact us at:
📧 [mail”@” blakestrategiesgroup.com]
🌐 https://blakestrategiesgroup.com/contact