Last Updated: 10/01/2025

Belz Strategy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit belzstrategy.com (the “Website”) or interact with our services.

 

1. Data Controller

Belz Strategy is the data controller responsible for your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Address: 159 N Sangamon St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact form submissions: name, email address, phone number, company name, and any message you send.

Email communications: if you contact us directly.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Date and time of visit

Pages visited and actions taken

Referral URL

This data is primarily collected through cookies and similar technologies.

 

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

Essential cookies (site functionality, security)

Analytics cookies (e.g., site performance insights)

Preference cookies (language or settings retention)

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using our cookie banner or your browser settings.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information

To deliver and improve our services

To analyze Website performance and user behavior

To ensure Website security and prevent misuse

To comply with legal obligations

We process data only where we have a lawful basis under GDPR (such as consent, legitimate interest, or contractual necessity).

 

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases:

Consent (e.g., analytics cookies, newsletter signup)

Legitimate interests (e.g., website functionality, security, business operations)

Contractual necessity (if you engage us for services)

Legal obligations (tax, regulatory compliance)

 

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

Website hosting providers

Analytics providers

Service providers who support business operations

Legal authorities if required by law

All third-party processors are required to comply with GDPR.

 

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy:

Contact form submissions: typically 12–24 months

Analytics data: based on cookie retention settings

Contract-related data: as required by law (e.g., tax or accounting rules)

 

8. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

Adequacy decisions

Equivalent GDPR-level protections

 

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your data

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Request data portability

Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

Contact us at [insert email] to exercise your rights.

 

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

 

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

 

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the version. Changes take effect when posted.