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Privacy Policy

Black Legacy Collective

Effective date: 01-01-2026

Black Legacy Collective (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information through our website and related activities, in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

1. Our Commitment

Black Legacy Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community-rooted heritage work. We respect the privacy of our supporters, partners, volunteers, participants, and website visitors, and we handle personal information responsibly, transparently, and respectfully.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list

  • Make a donation

  • Register for events or programs

  • Contact us through our website or email

  • Participate in interviews, events, or community activities

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation or payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Organizational affiliation

  • Audio, visual, photographic, or recorded material (where consent is provided)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives

  • Process donations and issue receipts

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Manage partnerships, participation, and engagement

  • Document and share our work (with consent)

  • Improve our website and communications

We collect and use only the information necessary for these purposes.

4. Legal Compliance

Black Legacy Collective complies with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Québec’s Law 25 (Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information).

5. Data Storage and Location

Personal information is stored in accordance with PIPEDA requirements and hosted on Canadian-based servers. Where third-party service providers are used, reasonable steps are taken to ensure comparable privacy and security standards.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to improve functionality and understand website usage. These tools do not involve automated decision-making or profiling. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect website functionality. Our website may also include links to third-party sites, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Media, Photography, and Recordings

Black Legacy Collective may collect photographs, video, audio recordings, or other media during events, interviews, or community activities. Such materials are collected and stored in accordance with PIPEDA and applicable privacy laws and are used respectfully for documentation, education, and communications aligned with our mission.

8. Indigenous Data Sovereignty

In our work with Indigenous communities, Black Legacy Collective is committed to respecting Indigenous data governance principles, including community control, stewardship, and consent, and to honouring community-specific protocols and expectations.

9. Consent

By providing personal information to Black Legacy Collective, you consent to its collection, use, disclosure, and retention as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent or request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a privacy breach posing a real risk of significant harm, Black Legacy Collective will take immediate steps to contain the breach and notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by law.

11. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

12. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to your personal information and to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

13. Designated Privacy Contact

The person responsible for privacy at Black Legacy Collective is the Operations Manager.

Privacy Contact:
Operations Manager
Email: ops@blacklegacycollective.org

14. Communications

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the link provided in our messages or by contacting us directly.

15. Language Availability

This Privacy Policy is available in English and French. A French version can be provided upon request.

16. Policy Review and Updates

This Privacy Policy is reviewed periodically and may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Black Legacy Collective
Email: ops@blacklegacycollective.org
Website: www.blacklegacycollective.org 

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Land Acknowledgement

Black Legacy Collective recognizes and acknowledges with gratitude the sacred land on which our main office is situated as the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeq Nation. We are cognizant that Canadian contemporary society, beneath a veil of “equality” and “reconciliation”, maintains the long-held colonial tactic to dispossess our Indigenous friends of their traditional lands and livelihoods. We stand in solidarity with these lands’ original peoples. We acknowledge the continued presence and vibrance of these Nations as well as the growing, thriving communities of urban Indigenous peoples. We remain committed to learning how to be better neighbours. A portion of our annual proceeds is donated to Indigenous led causes.

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