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Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 11 January 2025

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Black By Us ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in connection with your participation in our programs (such as MyBlackCareer9Box™).

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and other details provided through the sign-up form.

  • Professional Information: Career goals, industry preferences, experience level, and mentoring preferences.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other data collected automatically when you access our website (if applicable).

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Program Matching: To match mentors and mentees based on shared goals, preferences, and expertise.

  • Communication: To send updates, notifications, and other relevant program-related communications.

  • Analytics: To improve our services by analyzing participation and feedback trends.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information:

  • With program participants (mentors/mentees) for the purpose of creating meaningful professional connections.

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website or program (e.g., data storage providers), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

 

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you wish to have your data removed, you may contact us (see Section 8).

 

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

  • Restriction: Request limited use of your data.

  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see Section 8).

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6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

If applicable, our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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Thank you for trusting Black By Us. Your privacy and data security are our priority.

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