Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 20, 2026
At Black Cat Marine LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal information. As a veteran-owned enterprise specializing in innovative high-performance marine vessels, we understand that our discerning clientele—often high-net-worth individuals and organizations—demand the highest standards of discretion and data protection. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information when you visit our website at www.blackcatmarine.com (the "Website") or interact with our services. We go beyond standard compliance by implementing concierge-level safeguards, including regular third-party security audits and strict internal access controls, to ensure your information remains confidential and secure.
This Policy is designed to comply with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant, and other U.S. federal and state privacy regulations. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, additional rights and protections apply as detailed below.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Website.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide personalized services, process inquiries, and enhance your experience with our exclusive marine projects. We minimize data collection to only what is necessary and obtain your explicit consent where required.
1.1 Personal Information
Personal information is data that can identify you, such as:
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and company affiliation, provided voluntarily through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or pre-order inquiries.
Financial Information: Payment details (e.g., credit card numbers, billing address) if you engage in transactions, such as securing a reservation for a custom hull. We do not store full payment card details; these are handled securely by our PCI DSS-compliant payment processors.
Project-Specific Data: Preferences, specifications, or communications related to vessel customizations, shared during consultations or via secure portals.
Demographic Information: Optionally provided details like your profession or interests to tailor our high-end offerings.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: Automatically collected via cookies and similar technologies, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
Analytics Data: Aggregated insights from tools like Google Analytics to understand Website traffic patterns, without linking to individual users.
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, health data, or biometric data) unless explicitly required for a custom project and with your prior written consent.
2. How We Collect Information
Directly from You: When you submit forms, email us, or engage in virtual consultations.
Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and server logs. We use essential cookies only for functionality and obtain consent for analytics or marketing cookies via a prominent banner on the Website.
From Third Parties: Limited to trusted partners, such as payment processors or shipyards, only with your authorization (e.g., for build collaborations).
For our affluent clients, we offer opt-in private channels, such as encrypted email or secure client portals, to submit information without standard web forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to deliver exceptional service and innovation in marine engineering:
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To respond to inquiries, provide project updates, and facilitate custom vessel orders.
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To process transactions and reservations securely.
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To send personalized communications, such as exclusive invitations to launches or updates on Guinness record attempts, only if you opt-in.
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To improve our Website and services through anonymous analytics.
For legal compliance, fraud prevention, and internal audits.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that could significantly affect you. As a commitment to our high-end clientele, we pledge never to sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share information only when necessary and with stringent safeguards:
Service Providers: With vetted vendors (e.g., hosting providers, legal advisors like Taft Stettinius & Hollister) bound by confidentiality agreements and data processing addendums compliant with GDPR/CCPA.
Business Partners: For project execution, such as shipyards (e.g., All American Marine), only with your explicit consent and under non-disclosure agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with notice to you and safeguards for your data.
We do not share data with advertisers or third-party marketers. For international clients, we ensure any cross-border transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.
5. Data Security
Security is paramount for our elite clientele. We employ advanced measures exceeding industry standards:
Encryption: All data in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
Access Controls: Role-based access limited to essential personnel, with multi-factor authentication and regular training.
Audits and Monitoring: Annual third-party penetration testing and compliance audits by certified firms.
Incident Response: A dedicated protocol for rapid breach notification within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.
Physical Security: Servers hosted in U.S.-based, ISO 27001-certified data centers.
Despite these measures, no system is infallible. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to the highest diligence.
6. Your Rights and Choices
We empower you with control over your data:
Access and Correction: Request a copy of your information or make updates.
Deletion: Ask us to erase your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications or withdraw consent at any time.
Do Not Sell: We do not sell data, but California residents may opt-out of any potential future sales.
GDPR Rights: EEA/UK residents have rights to restriction, objection, and portability.
To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@blackcatmarine.com. We respond within 30 days (or 45 for CCPA). For verification, we may require proof of identity.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for essential functions only. You can manage preferences via our cookie banner. We do not use third-party tracking for behavioral advertising. Analytics are anonymized where possible.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. International Users
If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. We ensure compliance with international standards for such transfers.
As of 1/20/26, Black Cat is only being offered to US Citizens, as some of our technology may not be available for export.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. Material changes will be notified via email or Website banner, with the effective date updated. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise rights, please contact:
Black Cat Marine LLC
Attn: Legal Department
Indiana, USA
Email: info@blackcatmarine.com
Phone: 812-212-7863
As a veteran-owned business, we value your trust and are dedicated to upholding the utmost integrity in handling your information.
Thank you for choosing Black Cat Marine.