Privacy Policy

We may collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

• Submit contact forms
• Sign up for newsletters or updates
• Apply for grants or lending programs
• Register for events or programs
• Communicate with us via email or forms

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization or business name
• Location
• Information related to grant or loan inquiries
• Any other information you choose to submit

Submitting information does not guarantee eligibility, funding, approval, or participation in any program.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring URLs

This data is collected using tools such as Google Analytics and similar technologies.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve site performance and usability
• Measure engagement and traffic patterns

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may limit certain site functionality.

a. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data. Google may collect information according to its own privacy policies. We do not control how third-party analytics providers use your data.

b. Advertising

At times, we may use advertising platforms such as:

• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads

These platforms may use cookies or tracking technologies to show relevant ads. Participation in advertising does not imply endorsement, approval, or eligibility for BLD programs.

Our website may contain links to:

• Media outlets
• News articles
• Podcasts
• Videos
• Third-party websites or platforms

These links are provided for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party sites. Visiting external links is at your own discretion and risk.

Information submitted through loan or grant inquiry forms:

• Is used solely for review, evaluation, and communication purposes
• Does not constitute an application, offer, or agreement
• Does not guarantee funding, approval, or participation

BLD reserves the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue programs at any time
• Request additional information
• Decline inquiries at our discretion

Financial decisions remain subject to internal review processes and eligibility criteria.

We may use collected information to:

• Communicate with you
• Provide updates and newsletters
• Evaluate program inquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze usage trends
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information:

• With trusted service providers who support our operations
• If required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of BLD or others

All service providers are expected to handle information responsibly.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion of certain data
• Opt out of communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Black Leaders Detroit
Email: bld@blackleadersdetroit.org
Website: https://blackleadersdetroit.org