Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 13th, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how www.BlkPodNews.com and the Black Podcasters Association (“BPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, share, and protect your information. By using our platforms, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, contact information, username, profile details, and any information you provide when registering, subscribing, submitting forms, or contacting us.

• Content Submissions: Any materials, comments, or content you submit (such as event details, podcast information, reviews, and messages).

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.

• Cookies & Tracking: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services and features

• Process your submissions, memberships, and requests

• Communicate with you, including newsletters, updates, and announcements

• Improve and personalize your experience on our platforms

• Moderate and secure our community, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms & Conditions

• Analyze website usage and performance

• Use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist with moderation, content recommendations, analytics, or improving user experience. These tools do not override human review and oversight.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information as follows:

• With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, payment processing, communications, marketing, and security

• With Partners and Affiliates: To provide services and support your membership or participation

• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

Your content submissions (including public profiles, event listings, reviews, and comments) may be displayed publicly or shared with other users as part of our services.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your preferences, enable essential features, and improve your experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.

6. International Users

We are based in the United States but welcome users worldwide. By using our platforms, you acknowledge your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where we or our service providers operate. You are responsible for complying with local data laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may also retain certain information as needed to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or comply with legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no website or online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our platforms are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. Your Rights & Choices

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us at support@blackpodnews.com.

• Access & Update: You may request access to, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us.

• Delete: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to our need to retain certain information for legal or operational purposes.

• Global Data Rights: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Request data portability
    To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@blackpodnews.com.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, disclose, or sell, and to request deletion of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@blackpodnews.com.

13. Third-Party Links

Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Policy on this page and, where appropriate, by email or other reasonable means. Your continued use of our platforms means you accept the updated Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
support@blackpodnews.com