Website Privacy Policy

Black Association Executives (“BAE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit thebae.org (the “Site”), subscribe to our communications, register for an event, or otherwise interact with us online. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

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If you are a BAE member, your information is additionally governed by the BAE Member Data Privacy and Use Policy, available in the member area, and by BAE’s Terms and Conditions.

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Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
 

• Contact information, such as your first name, last name, and email address, when you subscribe to BAE updates or contact us

• Registration information when you sign up for BAE events, programs, or webinars

• Account information if you create a member account on the Site

• Information you voluntarily submit through forms, surveys, or applications, including the BAE Member Directory intake form

• Payment and billing information, which is collected and processed by secure third-party payment processors; BAE does not store full payment card numbers
   

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit the Site, including device and browser type, IP address, pages viewed, and usage data, through cookies and similar technologies provided by our website platform and analytics tools.
 

Cookies and Analytics

The Site is hosted on the Wix platform, which uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for Site functionality, security, and performance, as well as analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; some Site features may not function properly without them.
 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our programs and services

• Send newsletters, event announcements, and other communications you have requested

• Process event registrations, membership applications, and payments

• Respond to your inquiries and requests

• Protect the security and integrity of the Site and our systems

• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
   

How We Share Information

BAE does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes. We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the Site and our programs — such as our website platform, email communication tools, event registration systems, and payment processors — subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental request; to protect the rights, property, safety, or legal interests of BAE, its members, or others; or in connection with audits, legal proceedings, or organizational restructuring.
 

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from BAE marketing and newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us at info@thebae.org. You may also contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. We will respond in accordance with applicable law; certain information may be retained where required for legal, financial, security, or operational purposes.
 

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signal. Because no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals has been adopted, the Site does not currently respond to DNT signals.
 

Children’s Privacy​

The Site is intended for professionals and is not directed to children under the age of 13. BAE does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
 

Data Security

BAE implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and BAE cannot warrant the absolute security of information transmitted to or through the Site.
 

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy and to comply with legal, financial, regulatory, and operational requirements.
 

Links to Other Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services, including social media platforms and registration or survey tools. This Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
 

Changes to This Policy

BAE may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date above and post the revised Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Site after the revised Policy takes effect constitutes acceptance of the changes.
 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Black Association Executives (BAE)

Website: www.thebae.org

Email: info@thebae.org