PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operates https://southernblackgirls.org/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site, sign up for communications, make a donation, submit an application, register for a program or event, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

What We Collect

Information you provide: When you fill out a form, submit an application, register for a program or event, subscribe to emails, opt in to text messages, make a donation, or place an order, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other details you choose to share.

Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use the Site.

Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of the Site may not work properly without them.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and improve the Site
  • Process donations, applications, registrations, and orders
  • Send newsletters, event updates, and other communications you have opted in to receive
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Analyze usage trends to improve the user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Service Providers and Platforms

We use third-party platforms and service providers to help us carry out our work. These may include, but are not limited to, tools for email marketing, online forms and applications, donation processing, event registration, e-commerce, website hosting, and data analytics.

These providers may collect or receive your information solely to perform services on our behalf. They are bound by their own privacy policies and, where applicable, by contractual obligations to protect your data. We select providers that maintain reasonable security practices, but we are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of these third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with through our Site.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Information shared with our service providers is limited to what is necessary to perform the specific services we have engaged them for and is not used for their own independent marketing purposes.

Sharing and Disclosure

Beyond the service providers described above, we may disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  • Safety: If we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization, our users, or the public.
  • Organizational changes: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, in which case we will notify you.

Mobile Information

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link in any email
  • Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
  • Set your browser to refuse cookies
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information by contacting us

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update it from time to time, and any changes will take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium

Email: info@southernblackgirls.org