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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2026 Effective date: May 5, 2026

Introduction

Hello Black World (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates learn.helloblackworld.com and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. It also describes your rights regarding your personal data and how to exercise them.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Account Information When you create an account, we collect: - Full name - Email address - Username - Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)

Contact Form Submissions When you contact us through our contact form, we collect: - First and last name - Email address - Subject/topic of inquiry - Message content

Course Activity When you enroll in and participate in courses, we collect: - Course enrollment records - Progress data (completed sections, quiz responses) - Submission timestamps

Information Collected Automatically

Log Data Our servers automatically record: - IP address - Browser type and version - Operating system - Pages visited and time spent - Referring URL - Date and time of access

Device Information - Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) - Screen resolution - Language preference - Time zone

Cookies and Similar Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy section below for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide Our Service

  • Create and manage your account
  • Deliver course content and track your progress
  • Enable platform features and functionality
  • Process course enrollments

To Communicate With You

  • Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets)
  • Send educational notifications (course updates, new course announcements)
  • Respond to your contact form inquiries

To Improve Our Service

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Debug and fix issues
  • Develop new courses and features

To Protect Our Service

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your data under these legal bases:

Purpose Legal Basis
Providing our Service Performance of contract
Account management Performance of contract
Service communications Performance of contract
Educational notifications Legitimate interests
Security and fraud prevention Legitimate interests
Legal compliance Legal obligation

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these circumstances:

Service Providers

We share data with third parties who help us operate our Service:

Provider Purpose Data Shared
FormSpark Contact form processing Name, email, message content
Cloudflare Security (Turnstile verification) IP address, browser fingerprint
SMTP Provider Email delivery Email address, message content

These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the services they provide to us and to protect your data with appropriate security measures.

We may disclose your information if required to: - Comply with a legal obligation, subpoena, or court order - Protect our rights, property, or safety - Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public - Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States.

When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards: - Standard Contractual Clauses: We use EU-approved SCCs with our service providers - Data Privacy Framework: Some US providers are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to: - Provide our Service to you - Comply with legal obligations - Resolve disputes - Enforce our agreements

Specific retention periods:

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Account data Until account deletion + 30 days Service provision
Course progress Until account deletion Educational records
Server logs 90 days Security and debugging
Contact form submissions 2 years Support records

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to contact@helloblackworld.com.

Your Rights and Choices

All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of notifications: Unsubscribe from educational notifications via email settings

EEA/UK Users (GDPR)

You have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to be forgotten: Request erasure of your data
  • Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights: Email us at contact@helloblackworld.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Opt-out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Non-discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

To exercise these rights: Email contact@helloblackworld.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is intended for users aged 14 and above. Users between 14 and 18 may use the Service with parental or guardian consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 14 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@helloblackworld.com.

If we discover we have collected personal information from a child under 14, we will delete it promptly.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide security.

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. You cannot opt out of these.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
sessionid Maintains your login state Session
csrftoken Security protection against cross-site attacks Session
cf-turnstile Cloudflare bot verification (contact form) Session

We do not use analytics cookies or marketing cookies at this time.

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies when you close your browser.

Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as Google Colab notebooks). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by: - Posting the new policy on this page - Updating the “Last updated” date

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Hello Black World Email: contact@helloblackworld.com Website: helloblackworld.com