Black Hills Trust Company, LLC (“BH Trust,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance website functionality, evaluate performance, and help ensure the security and reliability of our digital services. This Cookie Policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, and the options available to you.
Scope
This Cookie Policy applies to all cookies and similar technologies used on BH Trust’s website. It does not cover cookies or tracking tools used by third‐party websites that may be linked form our site.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable websites to remember user preferences, enhance functionality, and collect analytics data. Cookies used by BH Trust gather only technical and usage-related information and do not collect sensitive or fiduciary data.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Can You Opt Out? |
| Strictly Necessary | Support essential site functions, including security and session management | No |
| Functional | Store user preferences and settings | Yes |
| Analytics | Collect usage data to improve site performance | Yes |
| Marketing | Track user behavior for promotional purposes (not currently used) | Yes |
BH Trust does not use third-party advertising cookies, behavioral profiling technologies, or sell any Cookie-derived information.
Legal Basis for Use
We rely on user consent for all non‐essential cookies. Consent is obtained through our Cookie Preferences tool and may be updated at any time.
Managing Your Preferences
You may adjust your cookie settings at any time by selecting Cookie Preferences in the website footer. This tool allows you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to enable,accept, including Functional, Analytics, and Marketing. You may also modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may limit certain website features.
Data Sharing and Retention
Cookie data is not shared with third parties and is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its operational purpose or as required by law. All cookie data is protected under BH Trust’s internal access controls and privacy safeguards.
Regulatory Oversight
BH Trust is regulated by the South Dakota Division of Banking, which oversees our compliance with applicable trust, privacy, and fiduciary regulations.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to request an alternative format, please contact us at info@bhtrustco.com. We are committed to responding promptly to all privacy-related inquiries.
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy is part of BH Trust’s Legal & Compliance framework and should be reviewed alongside our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Disclaimer