Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

Blakity Black respects your privacy. We are committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website and services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

When you create an account or submit a business listing, we may collect:

• Name

• Business name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Business address

• Business website

• Social media links

• Business description

• Business photos

• Logo

• Verification video

• IP address

• Browser information

• Device information
   

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
 

• Display your business listing

• Verify business ownership

• Confirm Black ownership

• Contact you regarding your listing

• Improve the website

• Prevent fraud

• Maintain security

• Respond to customer support requests
   

Verification Videos

Verification videos are submitted solely for the purpose of confirming Black ownership.

These videos:
 

• Are reviewed by Blakity Black staff.

• Are not sold.

• Are not shared with third parties except when legally required.

• May be stored securely for verification records.

• May be deleted if your listing is permanently removed.
   

Cookies

Blakity Black uses cookies to:
 

• Remember login sessions

• Improve website performance

• Analyze traffic

• Enhance user experience
   

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party services including:
 

• Wix

• Google Maps

• Google Analytics

• Payment processors (if applicable)
   

These companies maintain their own privacy policies.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information.
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Blakity Black is intended for users 18 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

Your Rights

You may:
 

• Request correction of your information

• Delete your account

• Remove your business listing

• Contact us regarding your personal information
   

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective when posted on this page.

Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through our Contact page.


 
Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Acceptance

By accessing or using Blakity Black, you agree to these Terms of Service.
If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

About Blakity Black

Blakity Black is a directory created to help consumers discover and support Black-owned businesses.

We are not:
 

• a business partner,

• employer,

• agent,

• broker,

• guarantor,

• or party to transactions between users.
   

Business Listings

Business owners agree that:
 

• All submitted information is truthful.

• They own or have permission to use submitted photos.

• They own the business being listed.

• Their listing complies with applicable laws.
   

Black Ownership Certification

By submitting a listing, you certify that your business is Black-owned.
Knowingly submitting false information may result in:
 

• listing removal

• permanent account suspension

• future submission restrictions
   

Verification

Blakity Black reserves the right to:
 

• approve

• deny

• remove

• request additional verification

for any listing at our sole discretion.
Verification does not guarantee legal ownership, licensing, or business quality.

User Conduct

Users may not:

• upload illegal content

• impersonate others

• harass users

• upload copyrighted material without permission

• submit false verification information

• interfere with website security

• use automated scraping software
   

Intellectual Property

All Blakity Black logos, branding, graphics, and website content remain the property of Blakity Black.

Business owners retain ownership of their submitted content but grant Blakity Black permission to display it within the directory and in promotional materials related to the platform.

Disclaimer

Blakity Black makes no guarantees regarding:
 

• business quality

• customer satisfaction

• product safety

• licensing status

• availability

• accuracy of listings
   

Consumers should perform their own due diligence before making purchasing decisions.
Limitation of Liability

Blakity Black shall not be liable for:
 

• business disputes

• financial losses

• inaccurate listings

• damages arising from use of the directory
   

Use of the directory is at your own risk.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that violate these Terms.

Changes

These Terms may be updated periodically.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.