PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Black Ember House, Inc. respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information collected through our website, forms, and communications.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information you voluntarily share, such as your name, email, contact details, and messages when you contact us, subscribe, express interest in volunteering or partnering, or register through a BEH form.

Please do not submit sensitive medical, financial, or personal information through general website forms.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use information to respond to inquiries, coordinate participation, share updates, and maintain organizational records.

You may unsubscribe from email updates through the link in our messages or by contacting us.

INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers supporting our website, forms, email, and registration, or with partners as needed to coordinate participation. We may also disclose information as required by law.

WEBSITE TECHNOLOGY & COOKIES

Our website uses Squarespace. Squarespace and connected services may collect browser, device, IP address, and website activity information through cookies or similar technologies.

Manage cookies through your browser settings and any controls available on our website.

OUTSIDE WEBSITES

Independent organizations manage their own privacy practices. Information you submit through their websites or registration forms is subject to their policies.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

General website forms are intended for adults. Parents, guardians, and authorized organizations should contact us about youth participation. Activity-specific information and permission requirements will be explained separately.

SECURITY & RETENTION

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, but no electronic system guarantees complete security.

We retain information as reasonably needed for the purposes above, recordkeeping, and applicable legal requirements.

YOUR CHOICES

Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information you have shared. We review requests subject to applicable requirements and necessary record retention.

UPDATES

We may revise this policy as our website and activities develop. Changes will appear here with an updated date.

CONTACT

Black Ember House, Inc.
blackemberhouse@gmail.com