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Privacy Policy
 
Last updated: January 2026
 
Black Leaders Detroit (“BLD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit blackleadersdetroit.org or engage with our programs, content, and services.
 
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
 
 
1. Information We Collect
 
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.
 
 
2. Cookies and Tracking 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.
 
 
3. Use of Third-Party Services
 
 
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.
 
 
4. External Links and Media Coverage
 
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.
 
 
5. Lending and Grant-Related Information
 
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.
 
 
6. How We Use Your Information
 
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.
 
 
7. Information Sharing and Disclosure
 
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.
 
 
8. Data Security
 
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.
 
 
9. Your Rights and Choices
 
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.
 
 
10. Children’s Privacy
 
This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
 
 
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
 
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.
 
 
12. Contact Us
 
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