Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 22, 2026

The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (“The Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit theblackcenter.org (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:

• Make a donation

• Register for events

• Subscribe to newsletters

• Contact us through forms

• Apply for jobs or volunteer opportunities

This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information processed through secure third-party providers.

Automatically Collected Information
We may collect IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring website information to help improve the Site.

2. How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

• Process donations and registrations

• Send confirmations and updates

• Respond to inquiries

• Send newsletters or communications if you opt in

• Improve the Site

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Payment Processing

Donations and payments may be processed by third-party providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Site and to improve user experience. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive emails about programs, events, or updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for payment processing, email marketing, event registration, and website analytics. These providers have their own privacy policies.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access your personal information, request corrections, or request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
671 W Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 205-8330
Website: theblackcenter.org