Privacy Policy
Revised date: March 17, 2026
Blaze Responsibly® LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at blazeresponsibly.co and blazeresponsibly.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information about you when you use our Site, subscribe to our communications, or interact with our services.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service. Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings given in our Terms of Service.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through:
The blazeresponsibly.co and .org website and any related subdomains;
Email newsletter and marketing communications;
E-commerce transactions and product orders;
Requests for expungement-related information, guides, or resources; and
Any other interactions you have with the Company.
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked to or from our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties before providing them with your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Identity Information: Your first and last name;
Contact Information: Email address, mailing address, phone number;
Expungement-Related Information: Information you voluntarily provide when requesting expungement resources, including state of residence, nature of prior offense(s), approximate offense date(s), and current legal status (collectively, "Sensitive Legal Information").
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type and version;
Device type and operating system;
Pages visited and time spent on those pages;
Referring URL;
Date and time of access; and
Clickstream data.
This information is collected through cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies. Please see Section 7 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) for more information.
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not intentionally collect the following categories of information unless you voluntarily provide them in free-text fields:
Social Security Numbers or government-issued identification numbers;
Biometric data;
Health or medical records;
Financial account information beyond what is necessary to process your purchase; or
3. Sensitive Legal Information — Special Protections
IMPORTANT: Criminal record and legal history information is among the most sensitive categories of personal data. We apply heightened protections to this information and strictly limit its use to providing you with expungement-related educational resources.
3.1 How We Use Sensitive Legal Information
Sensitive Legal Information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:
To identify and deliver relevant expungement eligibility guides, FAQs, and informational resources applicable to your state;
To respond to your specific inquiries about the expungement process; and
To improve the accuracy and relevance of our educational content.
We will not use your Sensitive Legal Information for advertising, marketing profiling, data sale, or any purpose unrelated to providing you the information you requested.
3.2 Non-Attorney Disclaimer
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Blaze Responsibly® LLC is NOT a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services of any kind. The expungement information and resources on this Site are provided for general educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of this Site or by your submission of any information to us. Laws governing expungement eligibility and procedure vary significantly by state and are subject to change. You should consult a licensed attorney in your state for advice specific to your individual legal situation.
3.3 Retention of Sensitive Legal Information
We retain Sensitive Legal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
3.4 Security Safeguards for Sensitive Legal Information
We apply the following heightened security measures to Sensitive Legal Information:
Access restricted to authorized personnel on a strict need-to-know basis;
No sale, rental, or sharing of Sensitive Legal Information with any third party except as expressly disclosed in this Policy; and
Regular review of access logs and security controls.
4. How We Use Your Information
Subject to the additional protections set forth in Section 3 for Sensitive Legal Information, we use your personal information for the following purposes:
4.1 To Operate and Improve the Site
Respond to your inquiries, requests, and customer service needs;
Send emails;
Analyze Site usage and improve Site functionality and content; and
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
4.2 To Communicate With You
Send you promotional emails and newsletters about our products, content, and services (only if you have opted in);
Notify you of changes to these policies or our services; and
Respond to your feedback or questions.
4.3 To Comply With Legal Obligations
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal process, or government requests;
Enforce our Terms of Service; and
Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or the public.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We share personal information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
Payment processors (to process transactions);
Email marketing platforms (to send newsletters and promotional communications);
Website hosting and cloud storage providers;
Analytics providers; and
Customer support tools.
All service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to perform services for us and to protect your information in accordance with applicable law. We do not authorize service providers to use or disclose your information for their own purposes.
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:
Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request;
Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company;
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site; or
Protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public.
5.3 Business Transfers
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on the Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information, and of any choices you may have regarding your information.
5.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.
5.5 What We Will Never Do
We will NEVER sell, license, or share your criminal record or legal history information with any third party, including data brokers, advertisers, employers, landlords, law enforcement (except as legally compelled), or background check companies.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Our general retention schedule is as follows:
Order and transaction records: 7 years (required for tax and accounting compliance);
Email subscriber data: Until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days for processing;
Sensitive Legal Information: 24 months from collection, or until you request deletion (whichever is earlier);
Customer service communications: 3 years from last interaction.
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it using industry-standard methods.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
7.1 Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function (e.g., shopping cart, session management). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics or equivalent). These collect anonymized or pseudonymous data.
7.2 Your Cookie Choices
You may control cookie settings through:
Your browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies);
Our cookie consent tool, if implemented on the Site; or
Opt-out tools provided by analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on).
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
8.1 New Jersey — Daniel’s Law and the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA)
Effective January 15, 2025, the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (P.L. 2023, c.266) grants New Jersey residents the following rights:
Right to Know: The right to confirm whether we process your personal data and to access that data;
Right to Correct: The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data;
Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal data you have provided to us;
Right to Data Portability: The right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format;
Right to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising or Sale: We do not sell your data or engage in targeted advertising based on your personal data, but you retain this right; and
Right to Appeal: If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal our decision.
New Jersey residents may also have rights under Daniel’s Law (N.J.S.A. 56:8-166.1 et seq.) to request removal of their home address and other covered information from data brokers and online platforms.
8.2 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants you the following rights:
Right to Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell;
Right to Delete personal information we have collected from you;
Right to Correct inaccurate personal information;
Right to Opt Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share your personal information);
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information; and
Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
California residents may submit requests by contacting us at privacy@blazeresponsibly.co. We will respond within 45 days, with one permitted 45-day extension upon notice.
8.3 Other State Residents
Residents of Virginia (CDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to those described above. We honor verified privacy rights requests from residents of all states that have enacted applicable privacy legislation, to the extent required by law.
8.4 How to Submit a Rights Request
To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at:
Email: info@blazeresponsibly.co
Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request — [Your State]"
We will verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask you to provide information sufficient to confirm your identity and, where applicable, your state of residence. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 30–45 days, with permitted extensions).
10. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of Sensitive Legal Information at rest;
Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel;
Regular security assessments and vulnerability monitoring; and
Vendor management protocols requiring service providers to maintain appropriate security measures.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your information to them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
12. Multi-State Expungement Information Disclaimer
The expungement eligibility information provided on this Site is general and educational in nature. Expungement laws differ significantly across states, are subject to legislative change, and depend on the specific facts of your situation. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any state-specific expungement information. Always verify information with an attorney licensed in your state.
Currently, we provide general educational resources covering expungement laws in multiple states. The Company does not endorse or recommend any particular attorney, legal aid organization, or expungement service provider. Any third-party resources linked from our Site are provided for informational purposes only.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Revised" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Site.
Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Blaze Responsibly® LLC
Website: blazeresponsibly.co and blazeresposibly.org
Privacy Inquiries: info@blazeresponsibly.co
General Support: info@blazeresponsibly.co
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Blaze Responsibly is a registered trademark of Blaze Responsibly LLC.
This Privacy Policy was prepared for Blaze Responsibly® LLC. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.