1. Information We Collect

We collect information to support storytelling purposes, improve user experience, and build community connections. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: This includes names, email addresses, social media handles, and any other identifying details you voluntarily provide when engaging with our content, attending events, or subscribing to newsletters.
• Media Contributions: Any visual or audio content shared with Black In Jersey, including but not limited to interviews, photos, videos, and other forms of media.

Location Information: If you attend a public event we’re covering, we may capture your likeness or opinions through photos or video, which may be published or shared.

• Usage Data: We collect data on how you use our website and social media platforms, including browser type, device information, IP address, and interaction with our content (e.g., what pages you visit).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information in the following ways:

• Storytelling Purposes: Any personal or media contributions may be used in stories, documentaries, or news reports in line with our mission to elevate narratives within New Jersey communities.
• Engagement: To provide relevant news updates, event invitations, and content tailored to your interests.
• Improvement: To analyze audience trends, improve our content, and better understand the impact of our community journalism efforts.
• Public Participation: Since Black In Jersey operates in public spaces, any information or media gathered at events is considered public and may be used across our platforms.

3. Sharing Your Information

Black In Jersey does not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: If you consent to share your personal information or contributions in a specific context.

• Third-Party Services: We may use third-party service providers to assist in our operations, such as email newsletters or event registration, and they may have access to personal information necessary to perform their functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Public Sphere Content: Media and information gathered in public spaces (including community events, interviews, and citizen journalism) may be shared publicly across Black In Jersey’s platforms, including social media, newsletters, and documentary work.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. By engaging with our platform and attending our events, you acknowledge that your personal data may be publicly visible depending on the context.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of email communications at any time.
• Request that we refrain from using specific media contributions or public appearances in future stories.
• To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. 

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at info@blackinjersey.com