Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 4, 2026

Black Bookstore Day respects your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us with questions.

By using blackbookstoreday.com, submitting a form, signing up for updates, or contacting us, you agree to the practices described below.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information you choose to provide through forms, email, website submissions, or other direct communication.

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
City, state/province, and country
Bookstore name and location
Website and social media handles
Owner/founder names and bios
Bookstore descriptions, stories, updates, and announcements
Photos, logos, and other media you upload or submit
Volunteer interests, skills, availability, and affiliations
Mailing list preferences
Any other information you choose to share

We may also collect basic website information automatically, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, general location data, and other analytics information used to understand website traffic and improve the site.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect to:

Review bookstore feature submissions
Share bookstore stories, updates, photos, and social media handles when permission is granted
Maintain and improve Black Bookstore Day content, resources, and website materials
Follow up about submissions, corrections, features, updates, or volunteer opportunities
Add individuals to the mailing list when they choose to opt in
Communicate updates, initiatives, opportunities, and announcements related to Black Bookstore Day
Organize information connected to Black Bookstore Day planning, outreach, programming, and promotion
Respond to questions, requests, or concerns
Improve the website and understand how visitors use it

We do not sell your personal information.

SUBMITTED CONTENT, PHOTOS, AND MEDIA

If you submit responses, photos, logos, social media handles, or other materials through a Black Bookstore Day form, we will only use them for features, promotional materials, social media, website content, educational campaigns, community spotlights, historical archives, or related initiatives if you grant permission through the form or another written agreement.

Submitting information does not guarantee that your bookstore, update, photo, or story will be featured. It also does not guarantee a specific posting date, timeline, placement, or form of public acknowledgment.

MAILING LIST

If you choose to join the Black Bookstore Day mailing list, we may send you updates, announcements, opportunities, resources, and related communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us at info@blackbookstoreday.com.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

If you submit a volunteer or support interest form, we may use your information to understand your skills, interests, availability, and possible fit for future needs.

Submitting a volunteer form does not guarantee a volunteer role, assignment, public credit, payment, reimbursement, employment, contract, or compensation of any kind.

SHARING INFORMATION

We may share submitted bookstore information, photos, logos, social media handles, and related content publicly only when permission has been granted.

We may also share information with trusted service providers who help operate the website, manage forms, send emails, organize submissions, or support Black Bookstore Day activities. These providers may only access information as needed to perform their services.

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of the project.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The blackbookstoreday.com website may include links to third-party websites, bookstore websites, social media platforms, partner organizations, resource lists, articles, or external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting information through those sites.

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

The website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve the visitor experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect submitted information. However, no website, email system, form platform, or online storage method is completely secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information that is not requested or necessary.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The blackbookstoreday.com website is not intended to collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe a child or someone under 18 has submitted personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so the information can be reviewed and subsequently removed if needed.

YOUR CHOICES

You may contact us to:

Ask what information you submitted
Request a correction
Request removal from the mailing list
Ask that submitted content no longer be used in future materials
Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

Please note that if content has already been published, shared, printed, archived, or distributed, we may not be able to remove every existing copy.

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy as Black Bookstore Day grows or as website practices change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

CONTACT

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, contact:

Black Bookstore Day
Email: info@blackbookstoreday.com