Policies
Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 20, 2026
Black Men Read values your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website, forms, events, donations, and programs.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or school information
- Volunteer or partnership interests
- Event registrations and RSVP information
- Donation information
- Shipping or merchandise order information
- Other information voluntarily submitted through forms or registrations
How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Communicate about programs, events, and initiatives
- Respond to inquiries and partnership requests
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities
- Manage event registrations and RSVPs
- Process donations and merchandise orders
- Share newsletters and community updates
- Improve website experience and community engagement efforts
Black Men Read does not sell personal information.
Email Communications
By subscribing to newsletters or event updates, you agree to receive emails from Black Men Read. Users may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in email communications.
Third-Party Services
Black Men Read uses trusted third-party platforms to support communication, donations, merchandise fulfillment, event registration, and community engagement. These platforms may securely collect or process personal information that users voluntarily submit.
Current platforms may include:
- Mailchimp for newsletters and email communication
- Stripe for secure donation processing
- Eventbrite for event registration and RSVP management
- Printful for merchandise fulfillment and shipping
These services maintain their own privacy and security policies. Black Men Read does not sell or misuse personal information submitted through these platforms.
Cookies & Website Analytics
This website may use cookies or analytics tools to better understand website traffic and improve user experience. Information collected through analytics is used for internal purposes only.
Data Protection
Black Men Read takes reasonable measures to help protect personal information submitted through our website, forms, and third-party platforms. Information shared with us is used only for communication, program participation, donations, partnerships, event coordination, merchandise fulfillment, and community engagement purposes.
We do not sell personal information or use submitted information for inappropriate or unauthorized purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Black Men Read does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website without appropriate parental, school, or organizational involvement.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Black Men Read · info@blkmenread.org · blackmenread.org