Effective Date: 02/12/2025
Black Innovation Leaders of Florida (“BILF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide.
- Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry, and areas of expertise.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage analytics.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase, we may collect billing details, though payment processing is handled by third-party providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services.
- Process event registrations, memberships, and donations.
- Communicate updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Improve our website and services through analytics.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting in operations (e.g., payment processors, email services).
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or regulatory authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under various privacy laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU & UK): You have the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict processing of your data. You may also request data portability and withdraw consent at any time.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California residents can request details on data collection, opt out of data sales (which we do not engage in), and request deletion of their information.
- Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) & Other U.S. State Laws: Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with data protection laws may have similar rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@blackinnovationfl.org.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
7. Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill our services and legal obligations. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Black Innovation Leaders of Florida
Address: 26246 Wesley Chapel Blvd #1008, Lutz, FL 33559
Email: contact@blackinnovationfl.org
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.