Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Black Girl Confessions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website [www.blackgirlconfessions.com] (the “Site”).

We are committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 & the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Name, email address, or any other contact details submitted via forms (e.g., newsletter sign-up, contact form, listener submissions).

  • User-generated content, such as messages or feedback submitted through the website.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and site usage data through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the functionality of the Site

  • To communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, episode updates)

  • To analyze usage trends and performance of the Site

  • To respond to your inquiries or user-submitted confessions

  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we only collect and process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter)

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, improving user experience)

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the Site, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Squarespace Email Campaigns)

  • Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Squarespace, Google Analytics)

  • Social media and podcast distribution platforms (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

These third parties are required to protect your information and only use it for authorized purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

  • The right to object to processing or request data portability

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:hello@blackgirlconfessions.com

Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites, services, or platforms (such as Spotify, YouTube, or Instagram). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

📧 hello@blackgirlconfessions.com