COOKIE POLICY

Black Business Coalition

Effective Date: June 12, 2026

The Black Business Coalition (“BBC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and related online platforms to improve functionality, enhance user experience, analyze website performance, support marketing efforts, and provide certain services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to users regarding cookie usage.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or available consent tools.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites:

Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality
Analyze visitor activity
Enhance security
Deliver personalized content
Measure advertising effectiveness

Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies an individual; however, information associated with cookies may become linked to personal information collected through our website.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot generally be disabled.

These cookies help with:

Website functionality
Security
User authentication
Session management
Form submissions
Accessibility features

Without these cookies, certain portions of the website may not function properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

They may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Website traffic patterns
User engagement
Device information
Browser information
Referring websites

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Examples may include analytics services such as:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Microsoft Clarity
Meta Analytics
Similar analytics platforms

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember preferences and settings, including:

Language preferences
User preferences
Login information
Form settings
User customization features

These cookies improve convenience and usability.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to:

Deliver relevant advertising
Measure advertising effectiveness
Track campaign performance
Support remarketing efforts
Monitor affiliate and referral activity

These cookies may be placed by the BBC or by third-party advertising partners.

Examples may include:

Meta Pixel
Google Ads
YouTube tracking technologies
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Other advertising platforms

Marketing cookies may track website activity across multiple websites.

3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Certain third-party services integrated into our website may place cookies on your device.

Examples may include:

Analytics providers
Advertising providers
Payment processors
Social media platforms
Video hosting providers
Event registration providers
Customer support providers
Membership management platforms

The BBC does not control third-party cookie practices.

Users should review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers.

4. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We may use cookies and related technologies to:

Operate the website
Improve website functionality
Personalize user experiences
Analyze website performance
Monitor website traffic
Improve security
Remember user preferences
Track referral activity
Support membership services
Improve event registration systems
Deliver marketing campaigns
Measure advertising effectiveness
Prevent fraud and abuse

5. REFERRAL AND AFFILIATE TRACKING

The Black Business Coalition may use cookies and tracking technologies to support:

Affiliate programs
Referral programs
Membership recruitment programs
Business directory development programs
Business opportunity programs
Marketing campaigns

Cookies may be used to identify referral sources and properly attribute qualified referrals.

Referral tracking does not guarantee compensation, commissions, referrals, customers, or earnings.

Participants should review applicable Affiliate Agreements and Earnings Disclaimers.

6. EVENTS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND DIRECTORY SERVICES

Cookies may also be used to support:

Membership enrollment
Member account access
Event registration
Directory listings
Contractor opportunities
Program participation
User authentication
Website personalization

These technologies help improve user experience and platform performance.

7. MANAGING COOKIES

Most web browsers allow users to:

View cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Limit cookie usage
Configure cookie preferences

Instructions vary by browser.

Users may generally manage cookie settings through:

Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Opera
Mobile browsers

Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

8. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signals.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing DNT responses, the Black Business Coalition does not guarantee that all DNT signals will be recognized or honored.

9. DATA RETENTION

Information collected through cookies may be retained for varying periods depending on:

Cookie type
Technical requirements
Security requirements
Legal obligations
Business needs

Some cookies expire automatically after a session ends, while others may remain active for longer periods.

10. DATA SECURITY

The BBC implements commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect information collected through cookies and related technologies.

However, no system, network, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users acknowledge the inherent risks associated with online activity.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The BBC website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 13.

If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter in accordance with applicable law.

12. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

The Black Business Coalition reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time.

Updates become effective upon posting to the website.

Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Cookie Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

Black Business Coalition

Website:
https://blackbusinesscoalition.org

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the contact information available on the Black Business Coalition website.

COOKIE POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using the Black Business Coalition website, you acknowledge and agree that:

✓ Cookies and similar technologies may be used as described in this Policy.

✓ Certain website functions may depend on cookies.

✓ You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

✓ Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

✓ Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of this Cookie Policy.