Privacy Policy - Blaq Diamonds

Effective Date: 07 August 2025
Website: https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au

1. Who we are

Blaq Diamonds Women Empowerment (BDWE) is a culturally safe and supportive online membership-based community uplifting First Nations women and women from culturally diverse backgrounds. Our programs are built on principles of empowerment, healing and sisterhood. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care, respect and transparency.

2. What personal data we collect

We collect the following types of data to provide services and maintain our online community:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone)
  • Profile information submitted during registration or surveys
  • Event participation data (RSVPs, feedback)
  • Comments or messages posted on the site - Images or videos uploaded by you (with consent) - Cookies and usage data (see Section 5)

When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments fom, as well as your IP address and browser information to prevent spam.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and use your data to:

  • Provide you with membership services, resources and event invitations
  • Support personalised mentoring and coaching sessions
  • Share newsletters, wellbeing tips and community updates
  • Deliver exclusive BDWE content and event access
  • Improve our services and platform based on feedback
  • Fulfil administrative, security and legal requirements

4. How We Use and Share Your Information

We only share your data: - With our internal team (e.g. facilitators, mentors, administrators) who are trained in culturally safe practice - With third-party services for essential tasks (e.g., email delivery, spam detection) - When required by law or for security protection We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies and Embedded Content

Our website may use cookies to remember your login, screen preferences and form inputs for convenience. Some pages may include embedded content BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment Privacy Document Updated 07/08/2025

(e.g. YouTube videos or Instagram feeds) that behaves as if you’ve visited those sites. Those third parties may track your interactions in line with their privacy policies. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and account data: retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Membership data: stored as long as you remain a member and for a limited period afterwards for administrative purposes
  • Event interactions and evaluation: kept for internal reporting and improvement

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request a copy of your information in a portable format
  • Ask us to correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • To make any of these requests, contact us at: melisa@blaqdiamondswe.com.au

8. Protecting Our Community

We value cultural safety, confidentiality and healing. Your shared stories, images, or reflections are respected and protected. Please refrain from sharing sensitive personal stories about others without their consent.

9. Contact Us

If you have privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Blaq Diamonds Women Empowerment (BDWE)
Email: melisa@blaqdiamondswe.com.au
Website: https://blaqdiamondswe.com.au

10. Our Promise

We honour your right to privacy, voice and safety. In alignment with our cultural protocols and values, we handle your data with integrity and care—always.

 

Melisa Anderson 
Founder & Managing Director
BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment

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