Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: 12/27/2025

    Last Updated: 12/27/2025

    1. Introduction

    ThriveHBCU ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://thrivehbcu.com/ (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

    2. Information We Collect

    We collect limited information to operate and improve the Site:

    • Log & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, and timestamps. This is collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools.
    • Cookies & Local Storage: Used for site functionality, analytics, and advertising (see Sections 3 and 4).
    • Voluntary Contact Information: If you email us, we receive your email address and any details you choose to share.

    We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information.

    3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

    4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

    This Site uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display ads. As part of this service:

    • Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and other websites on the internet.
    • Google and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on this and other sites in order to provide personalized advertising, ad measurement, and audience insights.
    • Third-party vendors and ad networks may also serve ads on the Site and use cookies to do so.

    You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized ads by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu.

    For more details on how Google uses data, please review How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

    5. Analytics

    We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

    6. How We Use Information

    • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
    • To display relevant advertising and measure ad performance
    • To analyze traffic patterns and user engagement
    • To respond to inquiries and provide support
    • To comply with legal obligations

    7. Sharing of Information

    We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (such as Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and our hosting provider) strictly to operate the Site and serve ads, or when required by law.

    8. Your Privacy Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you
    • Opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 4)
    • GDPR (EU/UK users): Withdraw consent and request data portability
    • CCPA (California users): Know what personal information is collected and request deletion

    To exercise these rights, contact us at thrivehbcu@proton.me.

    9. Children's Privacy

    The Site is intended for a general audience including high school students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

    10. Data Security

    We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

    11. International Visitors

    The Site is operated from the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

    13. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at thrivehbcu@proton.me.