PRIVACY POLICY
BFC Partners and its affiliates (collectively, “Company,” “us,” or “we”) is/are committed to protecting the privacy of certain data that is collected from you and that you submit when you access this website or websites, apps, or other online media under our operation and control (collectively, the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes our policies and practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of information that you submit, or we obtain in connection with your use of this Website. This Policy governs your use of this Website. By accessing or visiting the Website you are indicating that you understand the collection, use, and sharing of your information is subject to this Policy. Please read this Policy carefully before using the Website or submitting information to us.
This policy is effective as of 10/1/2026 and was last updated on 10/1/2026.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Information we collect includes both information you knowingly and actively submit through the Website, including through:
· Contact or inquiry forms
· Employment applications or career submissions
· Email communications
This information may include:
· Name
· Address
· Email address
· Phone number
· Company name
· Job title
· Any other information you choose to provide
You do not need to provide the above information to access or use the other sections of the Website.
Information on Your Use.
We may collect information about and log your visits and use of the Website. This includes, for example, when you view or click on embedded content or ads. We may also use cookies and internet protocol (“IP”) addresses to identify you and log your use of the Website. This information may be used for security, analytics, and Website performance purposes.
Statistical Data.
To monitor utilization of the Website and continuously improve its quality, we may use third-party analytics and performance tools to compile statistical information concerning the usage of the Website using analytics services, such as those provide by Google Analytics. Examples of this information would include: the number of visitors to the Website, or to sections or pages within the Website, patterns of traffic flowing through the Website, length of time spent on the Website, or in sections or pages of the Website, the other sites that refer visitors to the Website, the pages of the Website that visitors frequently use as entry and exit points, utilization of the browser and operating systems and versions used by visitors to the Website, methods used to browse away from the page, any phone number used to call our customer service number, and location information. The analytics services may transfer this information to third parties in case of a legal obligation or if a third-party processes data on behalf of that service.
To compile this information, we may collect and store:
· Your IP address
· Your operating system and platform
· Your browser type and version
· Time zone setting
· Browser plug-in types and versions
· The pages you visit within the Site Website
· Data provider
· The length of time you spend on pages within the Website
· The site from which you linked to ours
· Search terms you used in search engines that resulted in you linking to the Website, etc.
While all this information can be associated with the IP address your computer had while you visited the Website, it will not be associated with you as an individual or associated with any other information you may submit through the Website, or that we may store about you for any other purposes. We may use this information to generate aggregate statistics about visitors to Website Site. Please check your web browser to learn more about what information your browser sends or how to change your settings.
Please be aware that while this information may not be personally identifying by itself, it may be possible to combine it with other data to personally identify individual persons.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand Website traffic and usage trends, ensure proper Website functionality, and improve Website performance. For example, we may use cookies to recognize you when you return to the Website and help us improve the quality of your visit to our Website.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Website features may not function properly.
Embedded Content and Social Media Widgets.
The Website contains embedded content (e.g. videos) and Social Media Widgets. Embedded content may place third party cookies on your device to track your online activity to enhance your experience or assess the success of their application. Social Media Widgets allow us to integrate social media functions into the Website. These widgets may place third party cookies on your device for tracking and advertising purposes. We have no direct control over the information these cookies collect, and you should refer to their website privacy policy for additional information.
You may control cookies, including preventing or stopping the installation and storage of cookies, through your browser settings and other tools. If you do so, our Site may not function correctly. Please refer to the Help feature of your browser for information on disabling cookies. You may opt out of a third-party cookie use by following this link Opt Out.
IMPORTANT: By using the Website, you consent to the processing of any personal data for the analytics purposes and functions described above.
2. How We Use Information
Collection and Use of Information
We may collect personal information from you when you do any of the following on our Website:
In general, we may use the information we collect about you only for the purpose it was collected, for compatible purposes, as permitted or required by law, and as otherwise provided in this Policy, and personal information will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with these purposes. For example, we may use your data in the following ways:
· Responding to inquiries and communications
· Providing information about Company projects and activities
· Evaluating business, investor, vendor, or partnership opportunities
· Processing employment applications
· Managing recruiting and hiring processes
· Improving Website functionality and content
· Conducting analytics and Website performance monitoring
· Maintaining security and preventing misuse
· Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Disclosure of Information
In general, we will not disclose your data except with your consent and as described in this Policy. We may disclose your data for the same reasons that we may use it as described in this Policy, which includes disclosing it to our affiliates and non-affiliated third parties, as we deem necessary to carry out those purposes.
We may disclose personal information to:
We endeavor to choose affiliates and non-affiliates with similar standards to ours regarding the protection of data.
We may need to use or disclose this information:
· With your consent or as you direct;
· To manage the Website;
· To process your job inquiry;
· To improve and optimize our Website;
· To process and respond to inquiries;
· To engage in marketing activities, such as sharing personal information with our partners to deliver advertisements to our shared customers;
· To protect our interests and legal rights, such as through responding to subpoenas and defending litigation; and
· To protect against and prevent fraud, illegal activity (such as identifying and responding to incidents of hacking or misuse of our websites and mobile applications) and claims and other liabilities.
Legal Process, Security, Defense, Protection.
It is possible that we will need to disclose information about you if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
Additional disclosures.
We may disclose information about you if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
· demonstrate our relationship with you;
· investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities or to assist law enforcement agencies;
· protect the security or integrity of the Website;
· investigate and defend ourselves against any third-party allegations or claims; or
· protect the rights and safety of others.
Change in Control or Sale.
We can share, sell, assign, or license your personal data in connection with certain business transactions, such as a sale, acquisitions, merger, or change in control, or in preparation for any of these events. In such cases, we will take appropriate steps under the circumstances and to the extent possible to ensure that the recipient agrees to provide privacy protections substantially similar to those established by this Policy. Any entity that acquires all or substantially all the Company’s assets will have the right to continue using your data consistent with this Policy or as otherwise agreed to by you.
In no case will we sell or license your data to third parties, except as set forth above or as required or permitted by law.
4. No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
We do not share your personal data with any third-party advertisers for their advertising.
5. Safeguarding of Information
When we collect and process personal information, and while we retain this information, we will protect it within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
Although we will do our best to protect the personal information you provide to us, we advise that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and no one can guarantee absolute data security. We will comply with laws applicable to us in respect of any data breach, including, but not limited to the New York SHIELD Act.
You are responsible for selecting any password and its overall security strength, ensuring the security of your own information within the bounds of our services.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes. This time period may depend on what we are using your information for, in accordance with this privacy policy. If your personal information is no longer required, we will delete it or make it anonymous by removing all details that identify you.
However, if necessary, we may retain your personal information for our compliance with a legal, accounting, or reporting obligation or for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific, or historical research purposes or statistical purposes.
7. Limiting Information
“Do Not Track” is a privacy preference that you can set in your Internet search browser that sends a signal to a website that you do not want the website operator to track certain browsing information about you. However, because our Website is not configured to detect Do Not Track signals from a user’s computer, we are unable to respond to Do Not Track requests.
You can always limit the information you provide to us, but if you choose not to provide certain requested information, you may be unable to access some of the services, offers, and content on the Website.
You may unsubscribe from any of our communications for which you have registered and opt out of receiving future marketing communications by following the instructions in the email to opt-out or clicking on the unsubscribe link within any email communication that you receive, or by contacting the Company directly.
If you opt out of receiving communications from the Company or its affiliates, you will receive no notification on the group’s products or services. We may still send non-promotional communications related to ongoing business relationships or inquiries.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children and is intended for persons 13 years of age and older. The Company does not knowingly collect, use or disclose any personal information from children. If we learn that personal data of persons less than 13 years-of-age has been collected through our Website, we will take the appropriate steps to delete this information. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child or a minor under the age of 13 has posted, submitted or otherwise communicated personal data to our Website without your consent, then you may alert us at info@bfcnyc.com so that we may take appropriate action to remove the minor’s personal data from our systems.
9. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain external links to third-party websites or services not operated by our Company. You acknowledge and agree we are not responsible for the availability of such sites or resources, and do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, goods, services or other materials on, available through or provided by such sites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy or other practices of such sites and cannot guarantee the security of any of your personal information that you provide or is collected by such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms and conditions on those linked sites.
10. Where We Store Your Personal Data
We generally store the personal data that you provide to us on servers located in the United States. If you are located in another jurisdiction, you should be aware that once your personal data is submitted through our Website, it will be transferred to our servers in the United States that may not have similar data protection laws to the country in which you reside.
IF YOU RESIDE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, YOU CONSENT TO HAVING YOUR PERSONAL DATA TRANSFERRED TO AND PROCESSED IN THE UNITED STATES.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
· Request access to personal information
· Request correction of inaccurate information
· Request deletion of personal information
· Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
We do not discriminate against individuals who exercise their privacy rights.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. In the event we make material changes to the Policy, we will provide notice through the Website. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website and will apply to your use of the Website after the “effective date” listed above. You understand and agree that your continued use of the Website after the effective date, means that the collection, use, and sharing of your information is subject to the updated Policy.
Except to the extent we receive your authorization or as permitted or required by applicable law, we will handle your data in accordance with the terms of the Policy in effect at the time of the collection.
13. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, you may contact us using the following details:
BFC Partners
150 Myrtle Avenue, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Web: https://bfcnyc.com/contact-us/
Email: info@bfcnyc.com
Phone: 718-422-9999
14. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS.
If you are a California resident, please read the following:
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits you to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information by certain members of the Company to third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes. Requests may be made once per calendar year. If applicable, this information would include the categories of customer information and the names and addresses of those businesses with which we shared customer information for the immediately prior calendar year (e.g., requests made in 2025 will receive information regarding 2024 sharing activities). You may submit your request using the contact information at the end of this Policy. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
15. Applicable Law
This Policy is governed by the internal substantive laws of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction for any claims arising under or out of this Policy shall lie exclusively with the state and federal courts within New York. If any provision of this Policy is found to be invalid by a court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Policy, which shall remain in full force and effect.