Effective Date: 3/2/2026

Introduction

Black Licorice Consulting values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information, including SMS contact and message data. We do not sell, rent, or share SMS consent or message content with third parties for marketing purposes.

Collection and Use of SMS Data

When you communicate with Black Licorice Consulting via SMS, we may collect:

• Your name and phone number

• The content of your text messages

• Scheduling details

• Project related communications

• Vendor coordination information

This information is used solely for business communication related to active consulting engagements, including scheduling meetings, coordinating events, responding to inquiries, and providing operational updates. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages through this channel.

SMS Consent

SMS consent is obtained verbally during phone calls or in person meetings prior to sending text messages. Individuals are informed that message frequency varies, message and data rates may apply, and that they may reply STOP at any time to opt out. Consent is documented internally.

Protection of SMS Data

Black Licorice Consulting uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect SMS data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Disclosure of SMS Data

Black Licorice Consulting does not share SMS data with third parties except:

• As required by law

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Black Licorice Consulting or others

• With service providers who support our communication systems, subject to confidentiality obligations

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we maintain about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your SMS data, except where retention is required by law

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

Email: info@getblacklicorice.com
Phone: 404-252-3346

Retention Policy

SMS communication records are retained only as long as necessary to support active business relationships or as required for legal, compliance, or operational purposes. Data is securely deleted in accordance with our internal data retention practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Black Licorice Consulting may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website and are effective immediately upon posting.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS practices, please contact:
Black Licorice Consulting
Email: info@getblacklicorice.com
Phone: 404-252-3346