Introduction
Welcome to Blue Roco ("Blue Roco," "we," "us," or "our"). We are a US-based company that operates a global network of independent artists ("Artists") specializing in emerging technologies.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that applies to our services, our website (the "Site"), and any other services we provide (collectively, our "Services"). This policy applies to:
- Network Artists: The independent creative professionals who are part of our curated network.
- Clients: Our business partners who engage our network for projects.
- Website Visitors: Individuals who browse our Site.
By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on your relationship with us.
A. Information We Collect from Network Artists:
Application Information: When you apply to join our network, we collect your name, email address, phone number, website, professional portfolio, resume/CV, and information about your skills and experience.
Contracting Information: To engage you for projects, we collect necessary business and financial information, such as your address, bank account details for payment, and tax identification forms (e.g., IRS Form W-9 for US Artists or Form W-8BEN/W-8BEN-E for non-US Artists).
Communications: We keep records of our communications with you, including project discussions and feedback.

B. Information We Collect from Clients & Potential Clients:
Contact Information: When you inquire about our services, we collect your name, company name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
Project Information: We collect details about your project needs, briefs, and any proprietary information you share with us, which we handle confidentially.
Billing Information: We collect necessary billing and payment information to process invoices.

C. Information We Collect Automatically (Website Visitors):
Cookies and Usage Data: Like most websites, we use cookies, log files, and pixel tags to collect information about how you use our Site. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information for specific purposes, based on a lawful basis.

How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following limited circumstances:
- With Clients: We share relevant Network Artist information (such as your portfolio, professional experience, and name) with Clients to propose you for projects. We do not share your private contact or financial details with Clients.

- With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our business. These include payment processors (for paying Artists), cloud hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics tools. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the services we request.

- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

- Business Transfers: If Blue Roco is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

International Data Transfers (Important for EU Artists)
Blue Roco is based in the United States. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or the UK, your personal data will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
The US has not been deemed to provide an "adequate" level of data protection by the European Commission. Therefore, we rely on approved legal mechanisms to ensure your data is protected. When you join our network as an EU/UK Artist, our contractual relationship will be governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), which are EU-approved legal agreements that require us to protect your data to a standard equivalent to GDPR.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it.
- Artist Data: We retain your profile information for as long as you are an active member of our network. We will retain financial and tax records for the period required by law (typically 7 years).

- Client Data: We retain project and billing information for as long as we have a business relationship and as required by law.

- Visitor Data: We retain anonymized analytics data for a limited period.

Your Data Rights (Especially for EEA/UK Residents)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or other regions with similar laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal information. (Please note: We may be legally required to retain certain information, such as tax records).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to temporarily stop processing your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to us processing your data, particularly for direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@blueroco.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos in Spain).

Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to analyze site traffic and improve functionality. You can control or refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if you are in our network) or by posting a prominent notice on our Site.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Blue Roco
Attn: Privacy Officer
2222 W Grand River Ave, Suite A, Okemos, MI 48864

Email: privacy@blueroco.com