Privacy Policy
Our Commitment
Because of Them We Can® ("BOTWC") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit becauseofthemwecan.com and shop.becauseofthemwecan.com.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you submit a story, nominate a trailblazer, suggest an edit, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a purchase, we may collect your name, email address, and any content you submit.
Automatically collected: Like most websites, we collect standard analytics data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. We use this to understand how visitors use our Site and improve the experience.
How We Use Your Information
- To process and fulfill your purchases
- To send you our email newsletter (if subscribed)
- To review and respond to community submissions
- To improve our Site and content
- To communicate with you about your account or submissions
What We Don't Do
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- We do not serve targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior
- We do not share your email with advertisers or sponsors
Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep the Site functioning and analytics cookies to understand traffic patterns. Our Shopify store uses cookies for cart functionality and checkout. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not work properly.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Shopify (e-commerce and payments)
- Klaviyo (email marketing)
- Instagram (embedded video content on Watch page)
- Google Analytics (site analytics)
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is educational in nature and celebrates Black history. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
You may request to view, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us. If you're subscribed to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe using the link in any email.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll note the "last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Privacy questions? Email us at info@becauseofthemwecan.com.