PRIVACY POLICY
Black Business Coalition
Effective Date: June 12, 2026
The Black Business Coalition (“BBC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when using our website, programs, services, events, business opportunities, membership programs, directories, educational resources, and related platforms. The Black Business Coalition exists to support entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and communities through economic empowerment, business development, networking, education, and strategic opportunities.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit or use:
Black Business Coalition Website
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, information collected automatically, and information obtained from third-party sources.
Personal Information
You may provide:
- Full name
- Business name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Business address
- Job title
- Professional information
- Social media profiles
- Business descriptions
- Marketing information
- Membership information
- Event registration information
- Referral information
- Payment-related information
- Documents submitted through forms
Business Information
When creating a business profile, directory listing, membership application, or participating in a BBC opportunity, we may collect:
- Company name
- Industry
- Website URL
- Services offered
- Business description
- Logo and branding materials
- Marketing materials
- Business certifications
- Professional credentials
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
- Clickstream data
- Geographic region
2. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use:
- Cookies
- Pixels
- Analytics tools
- Session identifiers
- Tracking technologies
to improve website functionality, measure performance, analyze traffic, personalize experiences, and improve our programs and services.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your information to:
- Process membership applications
- Provide services and resources
- Manage business directory listings
- Process event registrations
- Facilitate networking opportunities
- Deliver educational materials
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze user engagement
- Conduct research and reporting
- Communicate updates and announcements
- Provide customer support
- Verify eligibility for programs
- Administer referral programs
- Process commissions and incentives
- Facilitate business opportunities
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. EMAILS, TEXT MESSAGES, AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive:
- Email communications
- Event notifications
- Program updates
- Membership information
- Business opportunities
- Educational resources
- Promotional communications
- Text messages (where permitted by law)
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
- Using the unsubscribe link
- Replying STOP to text messages
- Contacting us directly
Operational, legal, security, and membership-related communications may continue even after opting out of marketing communications.
5. BUSINESS DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Information submitted for public business listings may be displayed publicly.
This may include:
- Business name
- Business description
- Website
- Contact information
- Social media links
- Business logo
- Industry classification
You acknowledge that information submitted for public directory listings may be viewed, copied, indexed, or referenced by third parties, including search engines.
6. REFERRAL PROGRAMS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The BBC may offer:
- Referral programs
- Membership recruitment opportunities
- Lead generation programs
- Affiliate opportunities
- Business development initiatives
- Commission-based opportunities
To administer these programs, we may collect and maintain records regarding:
- Referrals submitted
- Leads generated
- Program participation
- Compensation records
- Tax documentation
- Payment history
7. PAYMENT INFORMATION
If payments are processed through our website or through third-party providers, we may collect limited payment-related information.
However, payment card information is generally processed by third-party payment processors and is not stored on BBC servers unless specifically disclosed.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party payment providers.
8. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Including providers of:
- Website hosting
- Payment processing
- Email delivery
- Marketing services
- Analytics
- Event management
- Customer support
Program Partners
We may share information with strategic partners, sponsors, service providers, event hosts, and affiliated organizations when necessary to administer programs or opportunities.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by:
- Law
- Court order
- Government request
- Regulatory authority
- Legal process
Business Transfers
In the event of:
- Merger
- Acquisition
- Reorganization
- Asset sale
your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
9. WE DO NOT SELL PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Black Business Coalition does not sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.
However, we may share information as described in this Privacy Policy for legitimate business and operational purposes.
10. USER CONTENT
If you submit:
- Reviews
- Testimonials
- Photos
- Videos
- Comments
- Business profiles
- Event content
- Social media content
you understand that such content may become publicly visible.
You are solely responsible for information you choose to publish or submit.
11. DATA RETENTION
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain records
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Support ongoing membership and program participation
We may retain archived records after account closure where permitted by law.
12. DATA SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
However, no website, platform, database, or internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
You acknowledge that use of the internet involves inherent risks.
13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, businesses, partners, sponsors, service providers, or external resources.
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party privacy practices
- Third-party content
- Third-party security measures
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
15. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information
- Limit certain uses of information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted through our website contact form.
We reserve the right to verify identity before processing requests.
16. VIRGINIA RESIDENT RIGHTS
If you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, you may have additional rights under applicable Virginia privacy laws, including rights related to access, correction, deletion, and portability of certain personal data.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
17. INTERNATIONAL USERS
The BBC primarily operates within the United States.
If you access the Services from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of information in the United States.
18. EARNINGS, REFERRALS, AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DISCLOSURE
Participation in any BBC opportunity, referral program, business opportunity, affiliate program, recruitment initiative, lead generation program, or commission-based activity does not guarantee:
- Income
- Earnings
- Referrals
- Customers
- Leads
- Business growth
- Financial success
Information collected regarding participation may be used for administration, verification, auditing, compliance, reporting, and payment purposes.
19. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective upon posting to the website.
Your continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
20. CONTACT US
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, please contact:
Black Business Coalition
Black Business Coalition Contact Page
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