Privacy Policy
Black Collectors Forum (BCF)
Effective Date: 21 Feb 2025 

1. Introduction
Welcome to the Black Collectors Forum (“BCF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access our website, services, and community platform (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide
– Name, username, and profile information
– Email address and contact details
– Payment information (if applicable for transactions or membership fees)
– Content you post on our forums, including text, images, and comments

b. Information Collected Automatically
– IP address and device identifiers
– Browser type, operating system, and access times
– Usage data, such as pages visited, interactions, and preferences
– Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6 for details)

c. Information from Third Parties
– Social media profiles if you log in through third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google)
– Publicly available data and information from trusted partners

 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
– To provide and improve our Services
– To personalize user experience
– To process transactions and manage accounts
– To communicate with you about updates, events, and promotions
– To ensure security and prevent fraudulent activities
– To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:
– With service providers and partners who assist in operating our Services
– With other members as part of public interactions on the forum
– When required by law or to protect our legal rights
– In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale)

5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. You may request account deletion at any time, subject to certain legal and operational requirements.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Services.

 7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Access, update, or delete your information
– Opt-out of marketing communications
– Restrict processing of your data
– Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@bcfourm.co.za.

8. Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or contacting you directly. Continued use of our Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Black Collectors Forum (BCF)
Email: info@bcforum.co.za
Website: www.bcforum.co.za