Black Canadian Creators Effective Date: May 4, 2025 Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Who We Are
Black Canadian Creators (BCC) is a national platform and agency supporting Black Canadian creators — from visibility to viability. Our website is located at https://blackcanadiancreators.ca
BCC is operated as a sole proprietorship based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: blackcanadiancreators@gmail.com
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what your rights are. We comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, Quebec’s Law 25 (formerly Bill 64).
We only collect what we need, and we never sell your data.
What Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
- Newsletter sign-ups: Your name and email address when you subscribe to the BCC newsletter or email list.
- Creator Directory submissions: If you submit your profile to the Black Canadian Creator Directory, we collect your name, social media handles, website, and any other information you choose to include.
- Contact and inquiry forms: Your name, email address, and the content of your message when you reach out through our contact form.
- Brand and partnership inquiries: Business name, contact name, email, and details you share when submitting a collaboration or sponsorship inquiry.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on the site, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), and the content of your comment, along with your IP address and browser information for spam detection purposes.
- Purchases or payments: If you purchase a product, course, or workshop through BCC, payment processing is handled by a third-party provider (e.g., Buy Me a Coffee, Stripe). We do not store your payment details.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on site, general location (city/country level), device type, and referral source. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Social and scheduling analytics: We use Metricool to track social media performance. This may include engagement data tied to content we publish.
- Cookies: Our site uses cookies to function properly. See the Cookies section below for details.
- IP address and browser data: Automatically collected for spam prevention and basic site security.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Here’s what we set and why:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Functional cookies | Remember your comment preferences and login status | Up to 2 years |
| Analytics cookies (GA4) | Understand how the site is used (anonymized) | Up to 2 years |
| Session cookies | Temporary browser session data | Deleted when you close your browser |
| WordPress login cookies | Maintain your logged-in status if you have an account | 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected) |
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send you the BCC newsletter and email updates you signed up for
- Publish and maintain your Creator Directory listing (if submitted)
- Respond to your messages, inquiries, and partnership requests
- Approve and display comments on our content
- Understand how our site and content are performing so we can improve them
- Detect and prevent spam or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, you consent to receiving BCC updates, content, community news, and occasional partnership or promotional information.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by emailing us at blackcanadiancreators@gmail.com. We use [google (gmail) email platform, e.g., Substack / Flowdesk] to manage our email list. Their privacy policy is available on their respective websites.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party tools we use to operate the site (e.g., WordPress.com/Automattic, Google Analytics, Metricool, Buy Me a Coffee, your email platform). These providers only process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
- Gravatar: If you leave a comment, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you have a profile image. See Automattic’s privacy policy.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of BCC, our community, or others.
- Spam detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Some pages on our site include embedded content — such as videos, social media posts, or iframes from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited those platforms directly. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you are logged in to those platforms.
Social Media Integrations
We maintain active profiles on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. If you interact with our social content or share our posts, those platforms collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party platform data practices.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, after which we remove your data from active lists within 30 days.
- Creator Directory listings: Until you request removal.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to support moderation and spam prevention, unless you request deletion.
- Contact form inquiries: Retained for up to 2 years for record-keeping, then deleted.
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized — no defined retention limit.
- WordPress user accounts: Retained as long as your account is active. Inactive accounts may be reviewed periodically.
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent to certain uses of your data (e.g., unsubscribe from our email list)
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Quebec residents have additional rights under Law 25, including the right to data portability and the right to be informed of any significant privacy incident.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at blackcanadiancreators@gmail.com with the subject line: Privacy Request – [Your Name]. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our site is hosted on a secure platform with HTTPS encryption. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify our email subscribers. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:
Black Canadian Creators Toronto, Ontario, Canada 📧 blackcanadiancreators@gmail.com 🌐 blackcanadiancreators.ca
This privacy policy was written for Black Canadian Creators and reflects our actual data practices. It is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have complex privacy compliance needs, consider consulting a Canadian privacy lawyer.