Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Dec 2023
Who We Are
Black Pearls of Genealogy (“BPOG”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving history, promoting genealogical research, and creating memorial projects that honor overlooked communities and ancestors.
Website: thebpog.org
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information voluntarily submitted through forms on our website, including:
- ➡️ Name
- ➡️ Email address
- ➡️ Mailing address
- ➡️ Phone number
- ➡️ Donation information
- ➡️ Genealogy submissions
- ➡️ Memorial project inquiries
- ➡️ Book suggestions or contact requests
We only collect information necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, improve the website, or support our nonprofit mission.
How We Use Information
Information submitted to BPOG may be used to:
- ➡️ Respond to inquiries or requests
- ➡️ Process donations
- ➡️ Provide genealogy or memorial project support
- ➡️ Send newsletters or updates
- ➡️ Improve website functionality
- ➡️ Maintain internal records
- ➡️ Promote educational and historical initiatives
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Historical & Genealogical Submissions
If users voluntarily submit family histories, photographs, documents, or genealogical information, they acknowledge that portions of that material may be used for educational, memorial, research, or historical preservation purposes unless otherwise requested in writing.
BPOG respects the importance of family history and will make reasonable efforts to honor privacy requests regarding sensitive living-person information.
Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and third-party services to improve user experience and understand website traffic.
These tools may collect:
- ➡️ Browser type
- ➡️ Device information
- ➡️ Pages visited
- ➡️ Time spent on the site
- ➡️ Referral sources
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, archives, bookstores, databases, donation platforms, or educational resources. BPOG is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If purchases are made through those links, BPOG may receive a small commission at no additional cost to the purchaser. These funds help support our nonprofit educational and memorial projects.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect submitted information; however, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- ➡️ Review your personal information
- ➡️ Correct inaccurate information
- ➡️ Request removal of submitted information where applicable
- ➡️ Unsubscribe from communications
Requests may be submitted through our contact page.
Changes to This Policy
BPOG reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
Black Pearls of Genealogy
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Website: thebpog.org