Who we are
The Birmingham Black Business Census (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when participating in the Census or visiting our website, bhamblackcensus.com.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information through our website and Census form:
Voluntary Information: Any additional details you choose to share with us through comments or open-ended fields.
Business Information: Business name, type, size, location, years in operation, and industry.
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Operational Details: Information about services, staff size, revenue range, and business needs or goals.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used to:
- Understand the current landscape of Black-owned businesses in Birmingham
- Identify gaps in services, resources, and funding opportunities
- Advocate for investment, programs, and policy that support Black entrepreneurs
- Share high-level insights with community leaders and support organizations (no personal or identifying information will be shared)
- Provide updates or opportunities to participants who opt in
We do not sell or rent your personal or business information.
Data Protection and Storage
We take your privacy seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. All data is stored securely, and access is limited to authorized personnel directly involved in the Census project.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as survey tools or email providers) to collect or manage Census responses. These services are vetted for security and are required to comply with applicable data privacy laws.
Your Choices and Rights
Participation is voluntary. You can choose what information you provide.
Opting out: If you subscribed to receive updates, you can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices. The revised version will be posted here with the updated effective date..