Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Black Entrepreneur Gala of Eastern North Carolina collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

  1. Information We Collect:

    We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

    • Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you fill out a contact form, register for an event, or subscribe to our newsletter.

    • Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not directly identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the website. We collect this information automatically through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

  2. How We Use Your Information:

    We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

    • To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our website, as well as to develop new features and services.

    • To Communicate with You: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to the Black Entrepreneur Gala of Eastern North Carolina.

    • To Personalize Your Experience: We use your information to personalize your experience on our website, such as by displaying content that is relevant to your interests.

    • To Analyze Website Usage: We use your information to analyze how users interact with our website, which helps us to understand and improve its performance and usability.

    • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

  3. Sharing Your Information:

    We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

    • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

    • Sponsors and Partners: With your consent, we may share your information with our sponsors and partners for marketing and promotional purposes.

    • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

    • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

  4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

    We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to remember your preferences, track your activity, and personalize your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain tracking technologies.

  5. Data Security:

    We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include the use of encryption, firewalls, and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

  6. Your Rights:

    You have the right to access, update, and delete your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

  7. Children’s Privacy:

    Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

  8. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. Your continued use of our website after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

  9. Contact Information:

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the information provided on our Contact page.