Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 9, 2025
Last Updated: October 9, 2025
The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our organization—whether through our website, mobile communications, events, or other programs.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Mobile Opt-In Information: when you sign up to receive text messages or mobile communications from NBCDI.
Donation Information: when you make contributions to NBCDI, including payment information processed through secure third-party vendors.
Event and Program Information: when you register for events, trainings, or other activities hosted by NBCDI.
Usage Information: such as IP address, browser type, and website activity, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools to improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
NBCDI uses collected information to:
Communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives.
Process donations, registrations, and other transactions.
Send newsletters, updates, and advocacy alerts (only if you have opted in).
Improve our website, communications, and outreach efforts.
Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third party for their marketing purposes.
3. Mobile Opt-In
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages or mobile updates from NBCDI for organizational and programmatic purposes.
We collect mobile opt-in information solely for our organization’s business purposes.
Your information will not be shared, sold, or distributed to any third parties or external organizations.
You have the right to opt out of receiving future communications at any time.
To opt out, follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in our messages or contact us directly at [insert contact email or phone number].
Standard message and data rates may apply.
4. Data Security
NBCDI employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we take every reasonable step to secure your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
Opt out of receiving promotional or informational communications at any time.
Request details about how your information is used or shared.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at moreinfo@nbcdi.org or write to us at:
National Black Child Development Institute
8455 Colesville Road Suite 910 Silver Spring, MD 20910
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. NBCDI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
7. Updates to This Policy
NBCDI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect organizational, legal, or technological changes. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date clearly indicated.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: moreinfo@nbcdi.org
Phone: (202) 833-2220
Mailing Address: 8455 Colesville Road Suite 910 Silver Spring, MD 20910