Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

At Optimistically Defiant, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our website and pledge services.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign the Optimistically Defiant pledge, we collect the following information:

Required Information:

• Name: Your full name or the name you wish to be recognized by
• Email Address: For verification and communication purposes
• City and Country: To demonstrate the global reach of our movement

Optional Information:

• Company/Organization Name: If you're pledging on behalf of an organization
• Company Logo: Image file for display in the registry (organizations only)
• Public Listing Consent: Your explicit permission to be listed in our public registry

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• Verification: To confirm your pledge and prevent fraudulent submissions
• Public Registry: To display your name, location, and organization (if consent is given) on our public registry of pledge signers
• Communication: To send occasional updates about the movement, milestones, and community initiatives
• Badge Distribution: To provide you with access to the Optimistically Defiant badge for your use
• Analytics: To understand movement growth and geographic distribution (in aggregate form only)

3. Information Sharing and Public Display

What We Display Publicly:

If you consent to be listed in our public registry, the following information will be visible:

• Your name or organization name
• City and country
• Company logo (if provided)
• The date you took the pledge

What We Never Share Publicly:

• Your email address
• Any personal information beyond what's listed above

Third-Party Sharing:

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We will only share your information:

• With your explicit consent
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

4. Email Communications

By providing your email address, you agree to receive:

• A confirmation email upon signing the pledge
• Occasional updates about the Optimistically Defiant movement (no more than once per month)
• Important notices regarding changes to our policies or services

Unsubscribe: You can opt out of non-essential emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send you. Please note that you cannot opt out of essential service communications related to your pledge.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is:

• Stored on secure servers
• Transmitted using encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Accessed only by authorized personnel for legitimate purposes
• Retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information from our records
• Opt-Out: Remove yourself from the public registry at any time
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@optimisticallydefiant.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (anonymized data)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. By using our services, you consent to such transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users

Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@optimisticallydefiant.com
Website: www.optimisticallydefiant.com

12. Consent

By signing the Optimistically Defiant pledge and submitting your information through our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.