Black and Latino Male Achievement

https://www.blmaleaders.org
Effective Date: April 2026
Last Updated: April 2026

Version: 1.1

1. Introduction and Organization Information
Black and Latino Male Achievement (“BLMA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, dedicated to empowering Black and Latino young men in the Memphis, Tennessee community through mentorship, academic excellence, and culturally rooted leadership.

This Privacy Policy describes how BLMA collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information obtained through our website located at blmaleaders.org (the “Website”) and through our program-related activities. This Policy applies to all visitors, donors, volunteers, partner organizations, host site applicants, and any other individuals who interact with our Website or submit information to us.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Website, including:

General Contact Forms: 
Name, email address, phone number, subject of inquiry, message content

Host Site Application Form: 
Organization name, contact person name/title, email, phone, mailing address, estimated student participants, preferred program dates

Donation Information: 
Name, email address, donation amount and frequency
Payment information is processed securely through Givebutter; BLMA does not store credit card data

2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically:
IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version, operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website, date and time of visit
Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

2.3 Cloudflare Captcha – Form Security & Bot Protection
Our contact and application forms are protected by Cloudflare’s CAPTCHA service to prevent unauthorized access and bot attacks. Cloudflare CAPTCHA analyzes your behavior to verify you are human.

Information Collected by Cloudflare Captcha: 
Device and browser information
Behavioral analysis data (mouse movement, typing patterns)
IP address and session information

Protected Forms: 
Contact Form (https://www.blmaleaders.org/contact/)
Get Involved Form (https://www.blmaleaders.org/getinvolved/)
Host Site Partnership Form (https://www.blmaleaders.org/hostsite/)

Important: Cloudflare CAPTCHA data is processed by Cloudflare, Inc. according to their Privacy Policy (https://www.cloudflare.com/privacy/). No personal information is required to pass CAPTCHA verification.

2.4 Complianz Cookie Management & Compliance
BLMA uses Complianz, a WordPress plugin that manages cookie consent and ensures compliance with international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy Directive).

Cookies Collected: 
Essential cookies (website function – no consent required)
Functional cookies (user preferences – require consent)
Analytics cookies (website usage tracking – require consent)
Marketing cookies (advertising/retargeting – require consent)

What Complianz Does: 
Displays cookie consent banner to all visitors
Allows visitors to accept/reject/customize cookies
Blocks non-essential cookies until explicit consent obtained
Maintains consent records for compliance auditing

Your Cookie Choices: 
Accept all cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Customize cookie preferences by category
Change preferences at any time

3. How We Use Information
BLMA uses collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and process applications
Process and manage donations
Administer mentorship and volunteer programs
Send newsletters and program updates (with your consent)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Comply with legal and tax obligations

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

4.1 Givebutter (Donation Processing)
Donations are processed securely through Givebutter, a PCI-DSS compliant payment platform. Your financial information is not stored on BLMA servers. See Givebutter Privacy Policy: https://www.givebutter.com/privacy

4.2 Cloudflare (Security, CAPTCHA & Analytics)
Our website uses Cloudflare’s CAPTCHA service for form protection and content delivery for security and performance. See Cloudflare Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacy/

4.3 Complianz (Cookie Compliance Management)
Complianz manages cookie consent records and ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy laws. Cookie preference data is stored securely by Complianz.

4.4 DreamHost (Web Hosting & Email)
BLMA websites are hosted on DreamHost. User data may be processed according to DreamHost Privacy Policy (https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/privacy-policy/).

4.5 When We Share Information
BLMA does not sell personal information. We may share information only with:
Trusted service providers who assist BLMA operations (hosting, email, payment processing)
When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
With your explicit consent

5. Data Security
BLMA takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information:
SSL encryption on all Website pages
Cloudflare CAPTCHA protection on all forms
Complianz security for cookie and consent data
Access controls limiting employee access to form data
Regular security monitoring through DreamHost

No method of electronic transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

6. Data Retention
BLMA retains personal information as follows:
Contact form submissions: 24 months from submission
Host site applications: Duration of partnership + 3 years
Donor records: 7 years (IRS compliance requirement)
Website analytics: Aggregated, anonymized for up to 26 months
Cookie consent records: Per Complianz data retention policies

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights (All Users)
Right to access your personal information
Right to correction of inaccurate information
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to opt out of non-essential communications

7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA
Right to know what personal information is collected and used
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information

7.3 EU/International Visitors (GDPR)
Visitors from EU/EEA countries have rights under GDPR
Complianz automatically applies stricter protections for EU visitors
Cookie consent is required before non-essential cookies load

8. Contact Information
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Black & Latino Male Achievement
3021 Grand Fields Lane
Memphis, TN 38119
Email: wlee@blmaleaders.org
Phone: 901-486-2900
Website: https://www.blmaleaders.org

We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
BLMA reserves the right to update this Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updated Policy.

10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by Tennessee law, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts in Shelby County, Tennessee.