Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 22, 2026
Black Equity Collective ("BEC," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization
- Mailing address
- Event registrations
- Donation information
- Volunteer inquiries
- Employment applications
- Messages submitted through contact forms
Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referral source
- General geographic region
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries.
- Provide requested information.
- Process donations.
- Register participants for events.
- Improve website performance.
- Send newsletters and updates.
- Evaluate website usage.
- Support our programs and services.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
- Protect the security of our website.
3. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise opt in, we may send organizational updates, newsletters, announcements, or event information.
You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in our emails.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand website performance. You may also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or other controls made available on the website, where applicable.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some website functionality may be affected.
5. Information Sharing
BEC does not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, including providers for website hosting, email communications, event registration, payment processing, analytics, and customer relationship management. These providers are required to safeguard the information they process on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights, users, or the public.
6. Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. In the event of a data security incident requiring notification under applicable law, BEC will provide notice as required by law.
No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is identified, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under applicable California privacy laws regarding certain personal information.
Subject to applicable law, these rights may include the ability to:
- Request access to personal information we maintain.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of certain personal information.
- Learn how personal information is collected and used.
- Exercise applicable rights without discrimination.
To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information below. Requests may be submitted by email or mail using the contact information below. BEC will respond in accordance with applicable law.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
BEC may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Black Equity Collective
Website: blackequitycollective.org
Mailing Address: SoCal Grantmakers, c/o Black Equity Collective, 1000 Alameda St # 230, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: info@blackequitycollective.org