Privacy Policy for Bravo 9 LLC

Effective Date: 22 July 2025

Bravo 9 LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. As a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing services to government and commercial partners, we are deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and security. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure in compliance with applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data to deliver our specialized services and operate our business. The types of data we collect include:

  • Information You Provide Voluntarily:

    • Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when you fill out forms on our website or otherwise communicate with us.

    • Professional and business information related to our client and partner engagements.

    • Recruitment information, such as a resume or professional details, if you apply for a position with Bravo 9.

  • Information Collected Automatically:

    • When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, device and browser type, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site). This is done through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

  • Information Collected for Service Delivery:

    • In the course of providing our services, particularly in complex operational environments, we may process personal data necessary for personnel vetting, workforce management, and security assessments. This may include data related to professional background, qualifications, and other information required to meet contractual and security obligations.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following mission-focused purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and provide you with requested information.

  • To deliver our professional services, including consulting, security, strategic influence, and logistics.

  • To process job applications and evaluate candidates for our team.

  • To conduct due diligence, vetting, and management of personnel as required by our contractual obligations, particularly for our work with local national workforces.

  • To improve our website and user experience through analytics.

  • For security purposes, including the prevention of fraud, mitigation of insider threats, and protection of our clients' assets and operations.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including U.S. federal contracting requirements.

  • No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

  • Contractual Necessity: Much of our data processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations with government and commercial clients, such as providing vetted personnel or managing a local workforce.

  • Legitimate Interest: We process data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring the security of our operations, and responding to inquiries.

  • Legal Obligation: We process data when required by law, such as adhering to federal contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance.

  • Consent: Where required, we will obtain your explicit consent for data collection and processing. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with the following parties, always under strict confidentiality and security protocols:

  • Government and Prime Contractor Clients: As required to fulfill our contractual service obligations, we may share information with our U.S. government clients (e.g., DoD, DoS) and the prime contractors we partner with.

  • Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party providers to help us operate our business (e.g., hosting providers, DCAA-compliant accounting services).

  • Legal and Professional Advisors: We may share information with our legal counsel, accountants, and other advisors to ensure compliance and manage risk, particularly for OCONUS operations.

  • Government and Legal Authorities: We may disclose data if required by law, in response to a lawful request, or to protect our rights and security.

5. Data Storage and Security

Given our background in military and security operations, we implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and adherence to security standards required by our government contracts. We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by our legal and contractual obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. International Data Transfers

As a company specializing in global operations, particularly within the African continent, the performance of our duties often requires the transfer of personal data across international borders. This is essential for services such as Local National workforce management and consulting in our African Area of Responsibility (AOR). When we transfer data internationally, we do so in compliance with applicable law, using legal mechanisms to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any significant changes will be communicated on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Bravo 9 LLC info@bravo9.net