Privacy Policy

The Black Hat Academy (https://blackhat.youmatter.co) is operated by McLaughlin & Harvey.

McLaughlin & Harvey is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use this website.

Information we collect

We collect and process the following personal information when you use this website:

Personal Identification Information:
Name, email address, phone number, role, employer, and dietary requirements.

Booking Information:
Course preferences, booking history, and payment details.

Account Information:
If you create an account with us, we will collect and store your username and password.

Cookies:
Please refer to our cookie policy.

How we use your information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide and manage the services you request.
To process your bookings and payments.
To communicate with you regarding your bookings, updates, and customer support.
To improve and personalize your experience on our website.
To comply with legal obligations.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

How long we retain your data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

What rights you have over your data

You have the following rights under GDPR:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can update or correct your personal information.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information.
Right to Restriction: You can request restrictions on how we process your data.
Right to Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
McLaughlin & Harvey, 15 Trench Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 4TY
tel: +44(0)2890342777, email:

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Please review this page periodically for the latest information.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.