Privacy Policy

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, participate in activities on the Website, or contact us directly.

Personal Information Provided by You:

We collect names, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, contact preferences, and other similar operational information.

Payment Data:

We collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases or event registrations, such as payment instrument numbers and security codes. All payment data is processed securely by our third-party payment processors.

We process personal information collected via our Website for the following operational and service delivery purposes:

• To facilitate account creation, event registration, and attendee onboarding

• To send administrative, transactional, and service-related communications

• To deliver customer support and respond to user inquiries

• To send event reminders, updates, and schedule updates via email or SMS (with your explicit consent)

We maintain strict privacy safeguards regarding text messaging consent and mobile phone numbers:

Mobile Information Non-Sharing Guarantee:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with or sold to any third parties or affiliates under any circumstances.

How We Collect SMS Consent:

We collect your phone number and SMS consent strictly when you voluntarily provide it via web forms, registration fields, or opt-in checkboxes on blackwritersontour.com.

Opt-Out Instructions (STOP):

To stop receiving SMS messages at any time, reply STOP directly to any mobile message you receive, or text STOP to (323) 676-0985. Upon texting STOP, you will receive one final automated message confirming you have been unsubscribed.

Customer Support (HELP):

For assistance with mobile messaging, reply HELP to any text message, text HELP to (323) 676-0985, or email [email protected].

Rates & Frequency:

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your interactions and event activity.

We process and share data only under strict legal and operational grounds:

Consent:

When you give us specific consent to use your information for a defined purpose.

Performance of a Contract:

To fulfill event registrations, author services, or contractual agreements.

Legal Obligations:

When required by applicable law, governmental requests, or judicial proceedings.

Service Providers:

Information sharing with subcontractors or technical service providers (e.g., SMS delivery gateways) is limited strictly to supporting operational service delivery.

We use cookies on blackwritersontour.com to customize content and enhance site functionality:

Essential Cookies:

Required for core website functionality, secure portals, and form submissions.

Analytics Cookies:

Help us analyze traffic patterns and site performance.

Functionality Cookies:

Store your session state and preferences.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, or as required by law (such as tax, accounting, or legal compliance mandates).

We maintain organizational and technical security measures designed to safeguard any personal information we collect and process against unauthorized access or disclosure.

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using this Website or opting into our services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.

California residents are granted specific rights under the CCPA, including the right to request access to, deletion of, or transparency regarding personal information collected. To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected].

We may update this policy periodically. Updated versions will be indicated by the "Last Revised" date at the top of this page.