Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for The Black Owned Store (BOS)

Effective Date: November 16, 2024

The Black Owned Store (“BOS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Business Submission Information

If you submit a business to be listed on our site or directory, we may collect:

Business Name
Category/Industry
Business Address
Website or Social Media Links
Contact Information (e.g., email)
Business Description
Images or Logos (if uploaded)

b. Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Your name
Your email address
Any communication or feedback submitted through forms

c. Automatically Collected Data

When you browse our site, we may collect limited data automatically using tools like Google Analytics:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Publish business listings on our public map and directory
Communicate with you about your submission or support requests
Improve our site content and functionality
Send updates or promotional emails (if opted-in)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data in these cases:

Business Directory: Information submitted for listing may be displayed publicly.
Third-party Services: We use platforms like Google Forms, Google Maps, and analytics tools to manage data.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You can:

Request to update or delete your business listing
Opt out of emails at any time
Request access to your stored information

To make any request, email us at: info@theblackownedstore.com

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures and trusted platforms to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under this age.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this policy, please contact us at:

The Black Owned Store
Email: info@theblackownedstore.com
Website: www.theblackownedstore.com