Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 14, 2021

BlackGirlScientist LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or interact with us on our platforms.

By using our website [www.theblackgirlscientist.com] and affiliated services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a. Information You Provide:

  • Name, email address, shipping/billing address

  • Payment information (processed securely via Shopify or other payment processors)

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • User-generated content (e.g., comments, reviews, messages)

  • Scholarship or donation information, if submitted

b. Information We Automatically Collect:

  • IP address and device information

  • Browser type, language preference, time zone

  • Site usage data (e.g., pages visited, time on site)

  • Referral links (e.g., from Instagram, Amazon storefront, etc.)

c. Cookies & Tracking:

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and provide relevant ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process orders and payments

  • Deliver purchased products or services

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests

  • Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications

  • Improve our website, offerings, and user experience

  • Manage donations and scholarship programs

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Shopify, email marketing platforms, analytics tools)

  • Shipping providers (e.g., USPS, UPS)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal)

  • Government or legal authorities, when required by law

We only share the minimum necessary information with trusted partners to deliver and improve our services.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party platforms such as:

  • Instagram (@theblackgirlscientist, @blackgirlscientistnetwork, @thebgsfitness)

  • Amazon storefront

  • External scholarship and donation platforms

These platforms have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before sharing personal data.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL encryption, secure servers, etc.) to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct or delete your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

  • Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@theblackgirlscientist.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will post the updated version with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

BlackGirlScientist LLC
 Email: eblackgirlscientist@gmail.com
 Website: www.theblackgirlscientist.com