WELCOME To Baltimore BVOCAL, INC. YOUR VOICE BREATHES LIFE

Effective Date: January 2026

Baltimore BVOCAL (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering youth voices through creative expression. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our youth participants, parents, supporters, and community members.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with Baltimore BVOCAL through our website, registration forms, events, and digital platforms.

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Creative expression or artistry
• Media and likeness (photos, video, audio)

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Consent and media release acknowledgments
   

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Interest in receiving updates
   

We collect this information through:

• Event sign-in forms
• Google Forms
• Website submissions
• Email sign-ups
• In-person event registration
   

Baltimore BVOCAL uses collected information to:

• Register participants for events and programs
• Obtain parent/guardian consent for youth participation
• Communicate with artists and families
• Share event updates, youth opportunities, and nonprofit news
• Document and promote BVOCAL programs
• Meet grant, reporting, and safety requirements
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We take special care with youth and family data.
Youth information is only used for:

• Program participation
   
• Safety and emergency purposes
   
• Media sharing approved by parent or guardian
   
• Mission-aligned nonprofit promotion
   

We never knowingly share youth data with third parties for commercial purposes.

When a youth artist or adult artist submits a signed media release, Baltimore BVOCAL may use photos, video, audio, and creative works for:

• Website
   
• Social media
   
• Fundraising
   
• Program documentation
   
• Community storytelling
   

All use is respectful, mission-aligned, and never exploitative.

If you choose to receive updates, we may send:

• Event announcements
• Youth opportunities
• Program updates
• Fundraising or community messages
   

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We store information securely through:

• Google Forms
• Google Workspace
• Website and email platforms
   

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

You may request to:

• View your data
• Correct your data
• Remove your data
• Withdraw media consent

To do so, email us at:
info@baltimorebvocal.com

Baltimore BVOCAL collects youth information only with parent or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect or use youth data without appropriate permission.

We may update this Privacy Policy as our programs grow. Updates will be posted on our website.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Baltimore BVOCAL
Email: info@baltimorebvocal.com
Website: www.baltimorebvocal.com