Privacy Policy

BLK Chicago Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/17/2025

BLK Chicago (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our services, submit events, make purchases, or otherwise engage with our platform.

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you sign up, make a purchase, submit an event, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Payment information (processed through third-party providers like Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

b. Non-Personal Information

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Interaction data (e.g. clicks, scrolls, form completions)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize our Services
  • Process payments and send receipts
  • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and offerings
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms & Conditions

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. payment processors, email marketing platforms) to help operate our business
  • Law enforcement or government agencies if required by law or to protect our legal rights

4. Payment Processing

All financial transactions are processed through secure, third-party platforms (e.g. Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly.

6. Email Marketing & Opt-Out

If you opt in to receive updates, we may send you newsletters and promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as needed to fulfill our business purposes and legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at info@blkchicago.com.

8. Your Rights (U.S.)

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we have about you
  • Correct or update inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data

To exercise your rights, email us at info@blkchicago.com.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding your privacy, email us at:
📧 info@blkchicago.com