Privacy policy
1. Introduction
The Black Girls Mental Health Foundation (BGMHF) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our services, including therapy, support groups, training programs, and community resources, via our website www.bgmhfoundation.org.
By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.
A. Personal Information (Provided by You)
Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address
Therapy & Mental Health Information: If you seek therapy, we may collect information relevant to your treatment
Demographic Information: Age, racial identity (optional), gender, and location
Insurance & Payment Information: If applicable, to process therapy services
Professional Information: If you register for training programs, internships, or employment opportunities
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address & device details (browser type, operating system)
Website analytics (pages visited, time spent, referral sources)
Cookies & tracking technologies to enhance user experience
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
✔️ Provide therapy, training, and wellness services
✔️ Process applications for therapy, scholarships, and internships
✔️ Improve our website and programs
✔️ Send important updates and program announcements
✔️ Ensure legal and security compliance
✔️ Conduct research & impact assessments (with consent)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
With clinicians and service providers to facilitate therapy or program participation
With trusted third-party partners who assist with outreach, research, and analytics
For legal compliance, such as responding to subpoenas or law enforcement requests
With your explicit consent, if required for referrals or research participation
5. Your Privacy Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
✔️ Request access to your personal data
✔️ Correct, update, or delete your information
✔️ Opt-out of non-essential communications
✔️ Withdraw consent for data use (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@bgmhfoundation.org
6. Data Security
We follow industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. Please notify us if you have any concerns about data security.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party resources (e.g., therapy applications, research studies). We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please review their terms before sharing personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us:
Email: info@bgmhfoundation.org
Website: www.bgmhfoundation.org
Mailing Address: 9307 Astor, Irvine, CA 92618