The Black Policy Institute ("TBPI," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, as well as your rights concerning your data.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from and about users of our website in various ways, including:

Personal Information You Provide

• Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out forms on our site, such as sign-up forms, contact forms, or event registration.

• Donation Information: if you make a donation, we may collect your billing address and payment information through a secure third-party processor.

• User Content: any other information you submit when communicating with us or providing feedback on our website.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: includes details of your visits to our website, such as traffic data, location data, and other communication data, as well as the resources you access and use.

• Device and Browser Information: including IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: we use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookies Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and improve our services: such as analyzing usage trends and improving the website's performance and functionality.

• To communicate with you: sending updates, responding to inquiries, and providing information regarding events, programs, or policies that may be of interest.

• To process donations and other transactions: ensuring secure transactions through our third-party payment processor.

• To comply with legal obligations: fulfilling our regulatory and compliance obligations, where applicable.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information to trusted third parties as follows:

• Service Providers: we may share your data with service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, and perform other functions on our behalf.

• Legal Requirements: we may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or in response to a request from a regulatory authority.

• Business Transfers: in the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may transfer your information to the relevant third party.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, please note that no transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed as 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: you may request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: you may request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Objection: you may object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

• Data Portability: you may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze site usage. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have collected data from a child without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action to delete the information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

10. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page, and the revised date will be indicated at the top of the policy. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Black Policy Institute
info@tbpi.org