Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data protection are important to us
Introduction
Black Scientists & Inventors Platform ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use across our website, mobile applications, and services.
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to our data practices as described herein.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
Account Registration
- Full name (first and last name)
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Phone number
- Date of birth (for age verification)
- Country/location
Contact & Communication
- Contact form submissions (name, email, phone, WhatsApp number, subject, message)
- Customer support communications
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Marketing communication preferences
Payment & Purchase Information
- Billing address
- Payment method details (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
- Order history and purchase records
- Digital download records
Learning & Educational Data
- Course enrollment and progress
- Quiz scores and attempts
- Learning achievements and certifications
- Book reading progress
- Study time and session duration
- Preferred learning formats
Community & Social Features
- Discussion forum posts and comments
- Public profile information
- Ideas and project submissions
- Community interaction history
Information Automatically Collected
Technical Information
- IP address and geolocation data
- Device type, operating system, and browser information
- Website usage patterns and navigation data
- Session duration and frequency of visits
- Referral sources and search terms
Analytics & Performance Data
- Page views, clicks, and user interactions
- Feature usage statistics
- Error reports and system performance data
- A/B testing participation data
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies for usage statistics
- Preference cookies for personalized experience
- Marketing cookies for advertising optimization
How We Use Your Information
Educational Services
- Provide access to books, courses, and learning materials
- Track learning progress and issue certificates
- Customize educational content based on your interests
- Facilitate community discussions and collaboration
Account & Customer Service
- Create and manage your user account
- Process orders and handle payments
- Provide customer support and technical assistance
- Send service-related communications and updates
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Develop new features and educational content
- Conduct research on learning effectiveness
- Optimize website performance and user experience
Communication & Marketing
- Send newsletters with educational content and platform updates
- Notify you about new books, courses, and features
- Share relevant educational opportunities and events
- Provide personalized recommendations
Legal & Security
- Comply with legal obligations and regulations
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and platform policies
- Respond to legal requests and investigations
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Encrypted data storage
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Regular security audits and updates
- Incident response and monitoring procedures
- Staff training on data protection practices
Your Rights & Choices
Account Management
- Update your profile information and preferences
- Change email and communication settings
- Download your personal data
- Delete your account and associated data
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Transfer your data to another service
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Opt out of certain data processing activities
CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
We operate globally and may transfer your information to countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by law
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account remains active
- Necessary to provide services
- Required by law or regulation
- Needed for legitimate business purposes
Learning progress data may be retained longer for educational continuity and certification purposes.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of significant changes via:
- Email notification
- Platform announcements
- Updated policy posting with revision date
Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
Privacy Questions or Requests
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom and applicable international privacy regulations including GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
