Blue Mesa Minerals

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/21/2025

Last Updated: 10/21/2025

1. Introduction

Blue Mesa Minerals LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bluemesaminerals.com and when you engage with our mineral rights acquisition services.

By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit an offer request form
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Provide documents and supporting materials
  • Engage in negotiations or transactions
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or educational content

This information may include:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • State and county where mineral rights are located
  • Information about your mineral rights (production, ownership, etc.)
  • Royalty statements and revenue information
  • Supporting documents (deeds, leases, division orders, tax records)
  • Bank account information (for wire transfers if transaction closes)

2.2 Sensitive Financial Information

In the course of evaluating and purchasing mineral rights, we may collect:

  • Royalty payment amounts and history
  • Mineral ownership percentages
  • Tax information
  • Estate and inheritance information
  • Financial account information for payments

We treat this information with strict confidentiality.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of access
  • Device information
  • Geographic location (general)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following technologies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality

Analytics Cookies:

  • Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
  • FullStory for session recording and user experience analysis

Third-Party Services:

  • Google Fonts for typography
  • Google Maps for location display and mineral property mapping
  • Google reCAPTCHA for form spam protection
  • YouTube for educational video content

You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner on our website or through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Evaluate and make offers on mineral rights
  • Conduct due diligence and title research
  • Prepare purchase agreements and closing documents
  • Process payments and complete transactions
  • Provide educational content about mineral rights
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Maintain business records
  • Send informational updates about the oil and gas industry

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your information includes:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., cookie consent, newsletter signup)
  • Contract Performance: To evaluate and execute mineral rights transactions
  • Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, business operations, and industry education
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulation

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers and Business Partners

  • Title companies: For title verification and examination
  • Attorneys: For legal review and transaction support
  • Landmen: For title research and ownership verification
  • Industry professionals: With your consent, for consultation
  • Co-investors: In cases where we partner on acquisitions (with your knowledge)
  • Payment processors: For wire transfers and payments
  • Website hosting and IT services: For website operation
  • Analytics providers: Google Analytics, FullStory

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to:

  • Comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
  • Comply with federal, state, or local regulations
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Investigate fraud or illegal activity
  • Respond to government requests

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or business transfer, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at ellery@goldfinchllc.com or 214-444-8805.

6.2 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at ellery@goldfinchllc.com.

6.3 All Users

You may:

  • Opt-out of email communications by clicking “unsubscribe”
  • Manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner
  • Request access to your information
  • Request correction of your information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the purpose:

Active Inquiries: Information retained while evaluating your mineral rights

Completed Transactions: Records retained for:

  • 7 years minimum (IRS requirements for business records)
  • Indefinitely for ownership records and title documents
  • As required by applicable laws and regulations

Declined Offers: Information typically retained for 2-3 years for potential future opportunities

Website Analytics: Retained according to Google Analytics and FullStory policies (14-26 months)

Legal Holds: Information retained longer if subject to litigation or investigation

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and cloud storage
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Confidential handling of sensitive documents
  • Secure file transfer protocols for document exchange

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Document Security

Documents you provide (royalty statements, deeds, tax records) containing sensitive information:

  • Are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel
  • Are used solely for evaluating and completing mineral rights transactions
  • May be shared with title companies, attorneys, or other professionals as necessary
  • Are retained according to legal and business requirements

10. Third-Party Websites and Resources

Our website contains links to:

  • State oil and gas regulatory agencies
  • Public production databases
  • Educational resources
  • Professional service providers

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Educational Content and YouTube

We provide educational content through:

  • Blog posts on our website
  • YouTube videos
  • Industry guides and resources

When you access these materials:

  • YouTube has its own privacy policy and data collection practices
  • Comments or interactions on YouTube are governed by YouTube’s terms
  • We may collect analytics on content engagement

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

13. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and business operations are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. You can manage tracking preferences through our cookie consent banner.

15. State-Specific Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states (Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah) may have additional privacy rights under state law. Contact us to exercise any applicable state-specific rights.

16. Business Communications

If you provide your contact information:

  • We may contact you about your mineral rights inquiry
  • We may provide educational information about mineral rights
  • We may send updates about oil and gas market conditions
  • You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time

17. Public Records

Please note that certain information about mineral ownership may be:

  • Publicly available through county records
  • Accessible via state oil and gas agencies
  • Visible in public production databases
  • Part of the public record of transactions

Information we collect from these public sources is subject to this Privacy Policy only when combined with information you provide directly to us.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting with an updated “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Significant changes may be communicated via email to known contacts.

19. Your Consent

By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to:

  • This Privacy Policy
  • Our collection and use of information as described
  • Transfer of information to the United States
  • Sharing of information with service providers as described

20. Contact Us

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

Blue Mesa Minerals LLC
3549 Arbuckle Dr
Plano, TX 75075

Phone: 214-444-8805
Email: ellery@goldfinchllc.com
Website: https://bluemesaminerals.com

21. Cookie Policy Summary

We use the following types of cookies:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Website functionality Session
Analytics Google Analytics 24 months
Session Recording FullStory 14 months
Functional Google Fonts, Maps, reCAPTCHA Varies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking “Manage Consent” in the footer of our website.

Acknowledgment: By continuing to use this website or providing information to Blue Mesa Minerals LLC, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.