Effective Date: 3/12/2012

Butterflies By Blaq Inc. (“BBBI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, and programs.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us, registering for services, making donations, or subscribing to our newsletter.
   
• Donor & Volunteer Information: Donation history, payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors), and participation in our events or programs.
   
• Hair Donation Submissions: Information you provide in connection with hair donations (e.g., contact information, donation history).
   
• Children’s Information: Limited information necessary to process applications for free wig services, collected only with parental/guardian consent.
   
• Automatically Collected Information: Technical details such as IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies to improve website functionality.
   

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage our nonprofit services (including free wig fittings and emotional wellness programs).
   
• Process donations, send acknowledgments, and maintain donor records.
   
• Communicate with you about our mission, events, and campaigns.
   
• Improve our website, programs, and outreach.
   
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
   

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With trusted third-party service providers who assist in payment processing, website hosting, or email communications.
   
• To comply with legal obligations or protect the safety and rights of our organization, donors, and beneficiaries.
   
• With explicit consent (for example, if you agree to be featured in promotional materials).
   

Protecting children’s privacy is a priority. We collect only the minimum necessary information to provide services and require parental or guardian consent for any child under 18. Information collected for wig services is used solely for program delivery and is not shared without consent.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we are committed to maintaining industry-standard security measures.

• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time.
   
• Access & Correction: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
   
• Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.
   

Our website may contain links to external websites, such as our online shop (BlaqButterflies.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.”

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Butterflies By Blaq Inc.
Email: ButterfliesBBI@ButterfliesBBI.org
Phone: 718-978-2527