Privacy Policy

1. Eligibility and Use

 

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and have the capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are using this Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to accept these Terms on the organization’s behalf.

 

Unauthorized use of the Site, including but not limited to unauthorized account access, data scraping, or misuse of content, is strictly prohibited.

 

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2. Donations and Payment

 

We may offer options to donate or purchase merchandise and services through this Site. Accepted payment methods may include credit/debit cards, PayPal, and other methods made available at checkout. All transactions are processed securely, and we do not store your full payment information.

 

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any donation or purchase for any reason, including inaccuracies in product or donation information, availability, or suspected fraud.

 

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3. Changes to Offerings

 

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any aspect of our Site, services, campaigns, programs, or content at any time without notice. This includes changes to merchandise, fundraising goals, events, membership options, or other offerings.

 

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4. Warranties and Disclaimers

 

This Site and all content, services, and offerings provided are offered “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any and all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

 

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5. Intellectual Property

 

All content on this Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio, downloadable files, and code—is the property of In Defense of Black Lives or its content creators, and is protected under applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

 

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, transmit, distribute, or use any content from this Site without our prior written consent. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and could result in civil or criminal penalties.

 

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6. Account Suspension or Termination

 

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any user’s access to the Site or their account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, misuse of the Site, or behavior we deem harmful to our organization or community.

 

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7. Limitation of Liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, In Defense of Black Lives and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your access to or use of the Site.

 

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8. Indemnification

 

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless In Defense of Black Lives, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

 

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9. Privacy

 

Our handling of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

 

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10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

 

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any disputes arising from or relating to the use of this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dallas County, Texas.

 

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11. Changes to These Terms

 

We may revise these Terms at any time without notice by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

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12. Contact Information

 

For questions about these Terms, you may contact us at:

 

In Defense of Black Lives

Email: info@indefenseofblacklives.org

Mailing Address: 4907 Spring Ave. Suite 207 Dallas, TX 75210

 

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By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

 

In Defense of Black Lives (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up for updates, or engage with us in any other way.

 

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our services.

 

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1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

 

a. Information You Provide Directly:

    •    Full name

    •    Email address

    •    Phone number

    •    Mailing address

    •    Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full card data)

    •    Messages or inquiries sent via contact forms

    •    Volunteer or event sign-up information

    •    Responses to surveys or petitions

 

b. Information Collected Automatically:

    •    IP address

    •    Browser type and version

    •    Device type and operating system

    •    Pages visited and actions taken on the website

    •    Referring website or link

    •    Date and time of access

 

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

 

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2. Why We Collect Your Information

 

We collect your information for the following purposes:

    •    To process donations or transactions

    •    To respond to inquiries or requests

    •    To send newsletters, updates, and event information (with your consent)

    •    To facilitate volunteer coordination and event participation

    •    To analyze website usage and improve user experience

    •    To comply with legal or financial obligations

    •    To protect against fraud or abuse

 

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3. How We Share Your Information

 

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

    •    Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website, process donations, or send communications (e.g., email platforms, payment processors). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

    •    Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal processes.

    •    Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms of Use, protect our rights, property, and safety, or prevent fraud or harm.

 

We ensure all third parties adhere to strict data protection standards.

 

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4. Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

    •    Access the personal information we hold about you

    •    Request correction or deletion of your information

    •    Object to or restrict certain data uses

    •    Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

    •    File a complaint with a data protection authority

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

📧 info@indefenseofblacklives.org

 

We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

 

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5. Data Retention

 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, financial, or reporting requirements. Data used for marketing will be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

 

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6. Minors’ Data

 

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians may contact us to review or request deletion of a child’s information.

 

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7. Data Security

 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, loss, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge these risks.

 

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8. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

 

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

 

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10. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

 

In Defense of Black Lives

📧 Email: info@indefenseofblacklives.org

📍 Mailing Address: 4907 Spring Ave. Suite 207 Dallas, TX 75210

 

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By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.