Effective Date: March 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Balance the Mix (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit balancethemix.org(“Website”) and interact with our services, including signing up for our mailing list.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We and our service providers collect information in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide

When you interact with the Website, we may collect information that you provide, including when you:

• Sign up for our mailing list

• Contact us through the Website or email

• Submit content or participate in any interactive features

The types of information we may collect include:

• Name, email address, and other contact details

• Any additional information you choose to share with us

b) Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical information, such as:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and operating system

• Pages viewed on the Website

• Referring URLs and search terms used to find the Website

• Unique identifiers associated with your device

We may collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. Cookie Policy

We may implement cookies or similar tracking technologies in the future to improve your experience on our Website.

a) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that can be stored on your device to help recognize repeat visitors, enhance functionality, and collect information about how our Website is used.

b) Future Use of Cookies

If we introduce cookies, they may be used for purposes such as:

• Essential functionality: Ensuring the Website operates as expected.

• Analytics and performance: Understanding how users interact with our Website.

• Personalization: Tailoring content and user experience.

c) Managing Your Preferences

Once we implement cookies, you will have the ability to manage your preferences through browser settings or a future cookie management tool on our Website.

For now, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at team@balancethemix.org.

4. How We Use This Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the Website

• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (if you have opted in)

• To analyze Website traffic and user engagement

• To comply with legal obligations

• To detect and prevent fraud or other unauthorized activities

We may combine the information we collect to improve our services and personalize content.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it in the following cases:

• With service providers: We use third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms) to manage our mailing list and analyze Website performance.

• With legal authorities: If required by law, we may share information to comply with legal requests or protect our rights.

We take measures to ensure that any third parties handling your information do so in compliance with privacy laws.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access and correction: You can request a copy of your personal information or correct any inaccuracies.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your data, subject to legal limitations.

• Marketing preferences: You can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in any email.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at team@balancethemix.org.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no online service is completely secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless legal obligations require otherwise.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will remove it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users by posting an updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Balance the Mix
📧 team@balancethemix.org