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Brownstone Analytics — Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Copyright & Trademark Notice

Last Updated: May 25, 2025

1) Disclaimer

The content on this site is provided by Brownstone Analytics (“Brownstone,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Analyses, dashboards, forecasts, benchmarks, or recommendations presented by Brownstone are based on the data and assumptions available at the time and may not predict future outcomes. You should not rely on any single indicator or dashboard view to make business or investment decisions; consider your unique context and consult qualified professionals as needed.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third parties. Use of our site and services is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Brownstone disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the site or services.

2) Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process personal data in the following categories (depending on your interactions with us):

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, title, company, email, phone, mailing address.

  • Account & Transaction Data: Logins, role/permissions, subscription tier, invoices, payment status (payments are processed by PCI-compliant providers; we do not store full card data).

  • Usage & Technical Data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type/version, pages viewed, time on page, referral URLs, session metrics, crash/diagnostic logs.

  • Communications & Support Data: Emails, chat transcripts, meeting notes, survey responses.

  • Client Dataset Inputs (B2B Services): Files and databases you provide for analytics (which may contain limited personal information depending on your configuration); metadata necessary to process and audit service delivery.

  • Marketing & Preference Data: Opt-in/opt-out choices, event registrations, campaign interactions, content preferences.

  • Job Applicant Data (if applicable): Résumé/CV, professional history, references.

De-identified/Aggregated Data: We may create aggregated and/or de-identified data from personal data and client datasets to improve services, benchmarking, or research. We will not attempt to re-identify de-identified data except as required to validate de-identification.

3) Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We use personal data for:

  • Service Delivery & Operations: Provide, configure, and maintain our analytics products; process client datasets; ensure availability and security.

  • Customer Success & Support: Troubleshoot issues; respond to inquiries; conduct quality assurance.

  • Product Improvement & R&D: Improve algorithms, models, and user experience; develop new features; conduct A/B tests and performance tuning.

  • Business Administration: Billing, account management, audits, compliance, fraud prevention, enforcing terms.

  • Marketing & Thought Leadership: Send product updates, invitations, newsletters, and educational content where permitted.

  • Legal & Regulatory: Comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, enforce agreements, and protect our rights and users.

Legal bases (where required, e.g., EEA/UK): performance of contract; legitimate interests (e.g., product improvement, security, B2B marketing); consent (where mandated); and legal obligations.

4) Disclosures and International Transfers

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may disclose data to:

  • Service Providers / Subprocessors: Cloud hosting, data storage, customer support tools, email delivery, payment processors, audit/security providers—bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

  • Corporate Transactions: In a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, data may be transferred subject to continued protections.

  • Legal/Compliance: To comply with applicable law, legal process, or enforceable governmental requests; to protect rights, safety, or integrity of our services.

Cross-Border Transfers: Data may be processed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, transfer impact assessments, and technical/organizational controls).

Client Datasets: Processing is governed by our service terms and/or a Data Processing Addendum (DPA). We process client data solely to provide services and as instructed by the client.

 

5) Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data and client datasets, including access controls, encryption in transit and at rest (where applicable), network segmentation, monitoring, and regular reviews of vendor/security posture. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; residual risk remains.

6) Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes above or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typical retention guidelines:

  • Account & Transaction Records: Up to 7 years for tax/audit.

  • Support & Communications: 24–36 months, unless needed longer for dispute resolution.

  • Marketing Data: Until you opt out or data becomes inactive per internal schedules.

  • Client Datasets (B2B): As specified in the contract/DPA; we follow client instructions for deletion or return at end of engagement.

7) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Operate the Site (strictly necessary);

  • Measure Performance (analytics, diagnostics);

  • Enhance Features (preferences, saved sessions);

  • Support Marketing (only where permitted).

You can control cookies via browser settings and designated opt-out tools. Disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality. We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals at this time due to industry standards not being finalized.

8) Your Privacy Rights (Jurisdiction-Dependent)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, port data, or withdraw consent. To exercise rights, contact pb@brownstoneanalytics.org. We may request verification and will respond within the required timeframes.

Children’s Data: Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or older age as defined by local law). We do not knowingly collect children’s personal data.

Automated Decision-Making: We do not make legally significant decisions based solely on automated processing without appropriate human review.

9) Additional Information for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Categories Collected: Identifiers; commercial information; internet/usage data; professional/employment data; inferences (e.g., preferences).
Sources: Directly from you; your devices/browser; your employer (for B2B services); service providers.
Purposes: As described in Sections 3 and 8.
Sharing/Selling: We do not sell personal data. We may “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising only if you have opted in where required; you may opt out at any time.
Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use or disclose SPI for inferring characteristics or for purposes beyond those allowed by law without your consent.
Your Rights: Know/access, correct, delete, opt out of “sharing,” limit SPI use (if applicable), and non-discrimination.
How to Exercise: Email pb@brownstoneanalytics.org with “California Privacy Request.” We will verify your identity and respond per statutory timelines. You may use an authorized agent with proper authorization.

10) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be noted by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, additional notice.

11) Governing Law and Forum

This Policy and any dispute arising from it are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue reside in the state or federal courts located in New York, NY, USA.

12) Contact Information

Brownstone Analytics
📧 pb@brownstoneanalytics.org | 📞 914-886-8872
📍 New York, NY, United States

 

13) Copyright & Trademark Notice

© 2025 Brownstone Analytics. All Rights Reserved.
All site content—including text, graphics, logos, icons, software, dashboards, data visualizations, and other materials—is owned by Brownstone or licensed to Brownstone and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, display, perform, create derivative works, or otherwise use content without our prior written permission, except for fair use or other permitted exceptions under applicable law.

Trademarks: Brownstone Analytics™ and “Smarter Decisions. AI-Powered Results.”™ are trademarks of Brownstone Analytics. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent, including in metatags, ads, or promotional materials, in any manner likely to cause confusion or imply endorsement.

License for Client Work Product: Unless your contract states otherwise, deliverables we create for you (e.g., dashboards, models, reports) are licensed for your internal business use. You may not redistribute, resell, or publicly publish our templates, models, or source materials unless expressly permitted in writing.