Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2022

Welcome to BlackExpatStories.com. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit and use our website. By accessing or using BlackExpatStories.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you voluntarily provide when you sign up for newsletters, fill out forms, or communicate with us.

Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personally identifiable information, such as browser type, IP address, device type, geographic location, and pages visited on our site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and gather information about user behavior on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:
  • To communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, updates, and offers related to Black Expat Stories).
  • To improve our website and personalize user experience.
  • To analyze and understand user behavior and trends.
  • To fulfill requests, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • To ensure the security and integrity of our website.
  • For promotional and marketing purposes, with your explicit consent.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in website operation, data analysis, email delivery, or other functions. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: When we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., in response to a subpoena or to protect our rights).
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, acquisition, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of the assets.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please understand that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting.

6. Your Choices and Rights

  • Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the emails or contacting us directly.
  • Access, Correction, and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to manage cookies or opt out of tracking. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

BlackExpatStories.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to ensure its deletion.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hello@blackexpatstories.com