Privacy Policy

BlackCount

Effective Date: October 30, 2026

BlackCount is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who visit our website, participate in our programs, attend our events, volunteer, donate, or communicate with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and protect personal information, including information collected through our website and text messaging services.

By using our website or voluntarily providing personal information, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

BlackCount may collect personal information when individuals interact with our website, register for events, subscribe to communications, volunteer, donate, or participate in organizational activities.

Information collected may include:

• Name and contact information, including email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Information voluntarily submitted through website forms, surveys, registrations, and other communications.

• Volunteer interests, event participation, and community engagement preferences.

• Donation information and transaction records processed through authorized payment providers.

• Mobile phone numbers and records of consent to receive SMS or MMS communications.

• Website usage information, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, and interactions with website content.

We collect only information reasonably necessary to support our organizational activities, communications, and administrative responsibilities.

2. How We Use Personal Information

BlackCount uses collected information to support its mission of civic engagement, community empowerment, education, and public participation.

Information may be used to:

• Share organizational news, initiatives, and community resources.

• Provide voter education, civic engagement opportunities, and election-related information.

• Communicate about events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and community activities.

• Coordinate volunteer participation and organizational outreach.

• Process donations and provide appropriate acknowledgments.

• Send communications about fundraising campaigns and donation opportunities.

• Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.

• Maintain organizational records and improve website functionality.

• Fulfill applicable legal, financial, and regulatory obligations.

BlackCount does not sell personal information collected through its website or messaging programs.

3. SMS and MMS Text Messaging

BlackCount may use text messaging services, including Scale to Win, to communicate with individuals who have provided appropriate consent to receive SMS or MMS messages.

Messages may include organizational announcements, community event invitations, civic engagement opportunities, voter education, election reminders, volunteer recruitment, program updates, and donation requests.

Individuals who subscribe to BlackCount’s text messaging program may receive up to two messages per month.

Message and data rates may apply depending on the recipient’s mobile service provider.

Consent and Opt-In

Individuals may voluntarily provide their mobile phone numbers and consent to receive text communications through authorized registration forms, subscription processes, or other documented opt-in methods.

Consent to receive text messages is not required to participate in BlackCount’s programs, make a donation, or access its services.

Opt-Out Instructions

Recipients may opt out of BlackCount text messages at any time by replying STOP to a message.

After opting out, recipients may receive a confirmation message acknowledging their request. No additional program messages will be sent unless the individual provides new consent.

Assistance

Recipients may reply HELP to a BlackCount text message for assistance or contact BlackCount at info@blackcount.org.

4. Mobile Information Privacy and Third-Party Sharing

BlackCount respects the confidentiality of mobile phone numbers and text messaging consent records.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

All other categories of information sharing described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

BlackCount may provide limited access to information to authorized service providers, including Scale to Win, solely as necessary to deliver messages, maintain communications systems, support organizational operations, or fulfill legal requirements.

Such providers are not authorized to use mobile information or messaging consent records for their own independent marketing or promotional activities.

BlackCount does not sell, rent, or trade mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent information.

5. Information Sharing and Service Providers

BlackCount may use authorized third-party service providers to support website hosting, communications, event registration, donation processing, and organizational administration.

Information shared with these providers is limited to what is reasonably necessary to perform authorized services.

BlackCount may also disclose information when required by applicable law, court order, lawful government request, or other legal obligation.

We do not authorize service providers to use personal information for unrelated marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

BlackCount retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain organizational records, meet applicable legal or financial requirements, and document communications consent.

Text messaging consent and opt-out records may be retained as necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable messaging requirements and honor communication preferences.

When information is no longer required, BlackCount will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy, or de-identify it.

7. Data Security

BlackCount uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel and service providers whose responsibilities require such access.

Although we make reasonable efforts to protect collected information, no electronic storage or transmission system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

BlackCount’s website may use cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor engagement, and evaluate website performance.

These technologies may collect information about website activity, browser characteristics, and general usage patterns.

Visitors may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Individual Privacy Rights and Communication Preferences

Individuals may contact BlackCount to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information maintained by the organization, subject to applicable legal requirements and recordkeeping obligations.

Individuals may unsubscribe from email communications using available unsubscribe instructions or by contacting BlackCount directly.

Individuals receiving SMS or MMS communications may withdraw their messaging consent at any time by replying STOP.

BlackCount will review privacy-related requests and respond in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

BlackCount’s website and text messaging programs are not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If BlackCount becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without required consent, reasonable steps will be taken to delete the information.

11. External Websites and Third-Party Links

BlackCount’s website may contain links to external websites, donation platforms, event registration services, and community resources.

BlackCount is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BlackCount may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in organizational practices, technology, applicable laws, or communication services.

Updates will be published on this website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website following publication of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, personal information, communications preferences, or data privacy requests, please contact:

BlackCount

Website: https://blackcount.org

Email: info@blackcount.org

BlackCount is committed to responsible data practices and respectful communications with the individuals and communities we serve.