01 Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through douglasjbeck.com (the "Site"), which is operated by Douglas J. Beck individually and on behalf of JDL Ventures Corporation, a New Jersey corporation headquartered in Sarasota, Florida (collectively, "we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.
This Policy does not apply to information collected by third party websites we link to, products operated under separate brands within our ecosystem (each of which may publish its own privacy policy), or offline interactions outside the scope of the Site.
02 Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you complete a contact form, subscribe to communications, request information, schedule a consultation, or otherwise interact with the Site, we may collect:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Company name, professional title, and industry
- Information you voluntarily share about your investment interests, accreditation status, capital deployment objectives, or real estate holdings
- Messages, inquiries, or other content you submit
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technology data
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from publicly available sources, business partners, professional networking platforms, data enrichment services, and referrals. This may include verification of accredited investor status when provided through authorized channels.
03 How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- To deliver newsletters, updates, investment opportunities (where you have opted in and where appropriate based on your accreditation status), and educational content
- To evaluate prospective relationships, vet introductions, and conduct preliminary due diligence on counterparties
- To improve the Site, develop new content, and analyze usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations, protect against fraud, and enforce our terms
- For internal recordkeeping and to maintain CRM and contact database integrity
Important. We do not use information collected through this Site to make general solicitations of unregistered securities to non-accredited investors. Any opportunity discussed with you privately is conducted in compliance with applicable securities laws and may require verification of accredited investor status before further information is provided.
06 Third Party Services
The Site may integrate with or link to third party services, including but not limited to email service providers, analytics platforms, scheduling tools, payment processors, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third party services.
07 Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is fully secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information at your own risk.
08 Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it in a manner consistent with industry practice.
09 Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion, subject to legal retention obligations
- The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities
- The right to data portability where applicable
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
EU and UK Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes consent, contract performance, legal obligation, and legitimate interests. You have rights under the GDPR, and you may contact us to exercise them.
10 Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11 International Users
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
12 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page reflects the most recent version. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by direct notice where appropriate. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13 Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to submit a privacy related request, please contact:
Douglas J. Beck
JDL Ventures Corporation
Sarasota, Florida
Email: info@douglasjbeck.com