Effective Date: March 2026
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The National Association of Black Microschool Leaders (“NABML,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to building the infrastructure for educational sovereignty. Protecting the privacy and security of our founders, donors, and community members is central to our mission. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information across nabml.org.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and data that is collected automatically when you visit our site.
- Founder & Member Data: When you join the Association or apply to the School Builder’s Institute, we collect your name, email, school details, and professional information.
- Donor Information: We collect donor names, contact details, and giving history.
- Login Information: For the National Community-Led Directory, we collect account credentials so you can securely manage your school’s listing.
- Automated Data: We use Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to understand site traffic and improve our outreach. This includes IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.
3. How We Process Payments
To ensure the highest level of security, we do not store sensitive financial data on our servers.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data strictly to advance the movement:
- To maintain the National Community-Led Directory.
- To provide access to members-only resources and training.
- To process and acknowledge your generous donations.
- To send “The National Briefing” (our newsletter) and policy alerts.
- To optimize our advocacy efforts through targeted communication (Facebook/Google).
5. Data Sovereignty & Sharing
- We do not sell your personal data.
- Public Listings: Information you provide for the Directory is intended for public view to help families find your school. You have full control over this data via your login.
- Service Providers: We share data only with trusted partners (like Bloomerang and Stripe) necessary to facilitate our services.
6. Tracking Technologies & Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel) to analyze movement growth. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note: Some parts of the site may not function properly without cookies.
7. Children’s Privacy
NABML serves adult educators, community leaders, and parents. Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information from minors.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights or to opt out of our “National Briefing” mailing list, please contact us at support@nabml.org.
