Restore Black America Foundation | The 100 Year Plan

Privacy Policy

Restore Black America Foundation, Inc.

Effective Date: August 10, 2026

Restore Black America Foundation, Inc. (“Restore Black America Foundation,” “RBA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how Restore Black America Foundation collects, uses, protects, and manages personal information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, join our community, register for events, volunteer, make a donation, purchase or access our resources, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with the Foundation.

Our work is centered on the long-term development and empowerment of the Black community through the Restore Black America 100-Year Plan. Our initiatives may include economic development and entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, political and civic education, health and wellness, family development, personal development, spiritual development, community programs, and the RBA Land Project.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Restore Black America Foundation, we may collect information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone or mobile number
  • Mailing address
  • Organization or business information
  • Donation and transaction information
  • Event registration information
  • Program participation information
  • Volunteer information
  • Membership or community participation information
  • Communication preferences
  • Information submitted through online forms
  • Information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us
  • Website usage and technical information

We seek to collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate our programs, communicate with our supporters and participants, provide requested services and resources, process transactions, and advance the Foundation's mission.

2. How We Use Personal Information

Restore Black America Foundation may use personal information to:

  • Provide community programs and services
  • Administer Foundation initiatives and programs
  • Process donations and other transactions
  • Register participants for programs and events
  • Communicate with supporters, participants, volunteers, members, and partners
  • Send requested newsletters, updates, and announcements
  • Provide information about Foundation initiatives
  • Coordinate volunteer and partnership opportunities
  • Respond to questions and requests
  • Provide access to educational and community resources
  • Improve our website, programs, and services
  • Maintain organizational and financial records
  • Protect the security and integrity of our systems
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

3. Data Handling Through GoHighLevel

Restore Black America Foundation may use GoHighLevel and related technology platforms to manage communications, forms, contacts, community engagement, registrations, workflows, and other organizational activities.

We take reasonable measures to ensure that information handled through these platforms is managed in accordance with applicable privacy requirements, platform policies, and appropriate data protection practices.

4. Third-Party Service Providers and Integrations

RBA may work with trusted third-party service providers and technology platforms to support our operations. These services may include platforms used for:

  • Website hosting and management
  • Email communications
  • Text messaging
  • Event registration
  • Donations and payment processing
  • Community management
  • Online forms
  • Analytics
  • Digital content delivery
  • Customer or participant support
  • Administrative and operational services

Third-party providers are expected to maintain reasonable security and data protection practices appropriate to the services they provide. RBA does not sell personal information to third parties.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Data Transfer Security

Personal information transferred between Restore Black America Foundation and its technology platforms or service providers is managed using reasonable safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

6. User Authentication and Access Controls

RBA uses reasonable access controls and authentication procedures to limit access to personal information. Access is generally limited to authorized employees, volunteers, contractors, service providers, or other individuals who have a legitimate organizational need to access the information.

7. API Usage

Where personal information is transferred through application programming interfaces (APIs), reasonable technical safeguards are used to protect the confidentiality and integrity of that information.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies. These technologies may help us:

  • Operate and secure our website
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand website traffic and engagement
  • Analyze how visitors use our website
  • Improve our programs and resources
  • Measure the effectiveness of our communications

These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, referring websites, approximate geographic information, and website activity. Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Text Messaging and A2P Communications

9. Purpose of Text Messaging

Restore Black America Foundation may use SMS and application-to-person (A2P) messaging to communicate with individuals who have requested or consented to receive communications from us. Text messages may include:

  • Program updates
  • Event reminders and confirmations
  • Registration information
  • Community announcements
  • Donation or transaction-related communications
  • Volunteer information
  • Program participant communications
  • Administrative notifications
  • Support and service communications
  • Other communications related to RBA activities

Text messaging will be used for legitimate Foundation-related purposes and consistent with applicable requirements.

10. User Consent and Opt-In

Individuals may provide consent to receive text messages through online forms, event registrations, program registrations, membership or community activities, website interactions, or other approved opt-in methods.

Where required, individuals will be clearly informed that they are opting in to receive text messages from Restore Black America Foundation.

Consent to receive text messages does not authorize RBA to sell or provide the individual's mobile information to third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

11. Message Content

RBA makes reasonable efforts to ensure that text messages are relevant to the purpose for which the individual provided consent. Messages will be consistent with applicable messaging requirements and will not knowingly contain misleading or deceptive information.

12. Message Frequency and Opt-Out

Message frequency may vary depending on the programs, events, services, registrations, or communications for which an individual has signed up.

Individuals may opt out of text messaging at any time by replying STOP to an applicable text message. Individuals may also contact Restore Black America Foundation to request assistance with communication preferences.

After receiving an opt-out request, reasonable steps will be taken to discontinue applicable text messages, except where communication may be necessary for a transaction, legal requirement, security matter, or other permitted purpose.

13. Message Delivery Transparency

Where applicable, text messages will identify Restore Black America Foundation or provide information that reasonably allows the recipient to identify the sender. Messages may also provide instructions for obtaining assistance or managing communication preferences.

14. Protection of Messaging Information

Information associated with text messaging may include:

  • Mobile telephone numbers
  • Consent and opt-in records
  • Opt-out requests
  • Communication preferences
  • Messaging history
  • Delivery information

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to protect this information.

Mobile information, text messaging opt-in data, and consent information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Donations, Programs, Events, and Community Activities

15. Donations and Transactions

When you make a donation or complete a transaction through RBA or a third-party payment processor, information necessary to process the transaction may be collected. This may include your name, contact information, transaction information, and other information necessary to process and document the transaction.

Payment card information may be processed directly by third-party payment providers. RBA does not intend to retain complete payment card information when it is processed through an authorized payment provider.

16. Programs and Events

If you register for or participate in an RBA program, event, class, training, community initiative, volunteer activity, or other Foundation activity, we may collect information necessary to administer that activity.

This information may be used for registration, scheduling, communication, attendance, program administration, safety, reporting, and follow-up purposes.

17. Volunteers and Partnerships

Individuals who volunteer, collaborate, or seek partnership opportunities with RBA may voluntarily provide information such as their name, contact information, organization, professional background, interests, or areas in which they would like to contribute.

This information may be used to evaluate, coordinate, and communicate regarding volunteer and partnership opportunities.

18. Educational and Community Resources

RBA may provide educational materials, books, guides, courses, programs, digital resources, audiovisual content, and other resources connected to the Foundation's mission.

Information provided when accessing or requesting these resources may be used to fulfill requests, provide access, communicate updates, and improve our educational and community offerings.

Data Security and User Rights

19. Data Security

Restore Black America Foundation maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no website, electronic transmission, database, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

20. User Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights regarding personal information maintained by RBA, including the ability to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain personal information
  • Request information about how personal information is used
  • Request portability of certain personal information
  • Withdraw consent for certain communications
  • Opt out of certain promotional communications

Requests may be subject to applicable legal exceptions and reasonable identity-verification requirements.

21. Data Retention

Restore Black America Foundation retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide requested programs and services
  • Maintain organizational records
  • Process and document donations and transactions
  • Communicate with participants and supporters
  • Maintain financial and accounting records
  • Demonstrate messaging and consent compliance
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain security
  • Meet legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, and reporting obligations

Messaging and consent records may be retained for an appropriate period to demonstrate compliance with applicable messaging requirements. When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary and there is no legal or operational reason to retain it, RBA may securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of the information.

22. Record-Keeping

RBA may maintain records relating to communications, messaging activities, consent, registrations, donations, transactions, program participation, and other organizational activities. These records may be maintained for operational, administrative, financial, security, legal, and compliance purposes.

23. Training and Awareness

RBA may provide appropriate guidance and training to employees, volunteers, contractors, and authorized personnel who handle personal information or participate in communications activities. Personnel are expected to follow applicable privacy, security, and messaging requirements when handling personal information.

24. Third-Party Platform Compliance

Restore Black America Foundation may use third-party technology platforms and integrations to support its programs and organizational activities. Where applicable, RBA will follow required registration, verification, approval, and compliance processes associated with messaging, data handling, payment processing, and other third-party services.

25. Regulatory and Industry Compliance

RBA is committed to maintaining reasonable privacy and data protection practices and complying with applicable laws, regulations, platform requirements, and industry standards relevant to our activities. For text messaging and A2P communications, RBA will follow applicable messaging requirements, carrier requirements, consent standards, and opt-out requirements.

26. Policy Updates

Restore Black America Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, technology, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices. When changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on our website and the effective date will be updated. We encourage visitors and participants to periodically review this Privacy Policy.

27. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your communication preferences, please contact Restore Black America Foundation, Inc. through the contact information available on our website.

Restore Black America Foundation, Inc.

Website: https://restoreblackamerica.org/

Restore Black America Foundation is committed to protecting the information entrusted to us while advancing our mission to strengthen communities, expand opportunity, preserve cultural heritage, and support the long-term goals of the Restore Black America 100-Year Plan.