1. Introduction
Building Minds Building Communities, Inc. ("B2MC," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, donors, volunteers, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your personal information. By using our website at b2mcommunities.org or interacting with our programs, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Contact forms (name, email, phone, message)
- Program enrollment and event registration (name, email, phone, age group)
- Volunteer and partnership inquiries
- Newsletter subscriptions (email address)
- Donations processed through Zeffy or Givelify (name, email, donation amount — payment details are handled by those platforms)
Information collected automatically:
- Basic website analytics (page views, general location, device type) via privacy-respecting tools
- Cookies necessary for website functionality
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Process event registrations and program enrollments
- Send program updates, event announcements, and organizational news (only if you have opted in)
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Improve our programs and website
- Comply with legal obligations as a registered nonprofit
We do not use your information for advertising, behavioral tracking, or sale to third parties — ever.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use Zeffy and Givelify for donation processing, and Beehiiv for newsletter distribution. These platforms have their own privacy policies and handle data on our behalf.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Organizational filings: As a 501(c)(3), we file Form 990 with the IRS which is publicly available. Donor names are not disclosed on public filings.
5. Data Storage and Security
Form submissions and registration data are stored in a secure Cloudflare D1 database hosted on Cloudflare's global infrastructure. We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews.
No system is 100% secure. If you have concerns about a specific piece of information, please contact us directly.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information from our systems (subject to legal obligations)
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, email office@b2mcommunities.org with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
B2MC serves children through our ASEP Jr. and ASEP Youth programs. We collect minimal information about minors only as necessary for program administration, and only with parental or guardian consent. We do not collect information from children under 13 through our website without verifiable parental consent in compliance with COPPA.
8. Cookies
Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for basic site functionality and security (including Cloudflare Access for staff authentication). We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics that profile individual users.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party platforms including Zeffy, Givelify, YouTube, and Google Maps. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. B2MC is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. For significant changes, we will notify subscribers via email.
11. Contact Us
Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy should be directed to:
Building Minds Building Communities, Inc.
102 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
office@b2mcommunities.org
646-926-2659