ControlYourPersona.org Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 17, 2026
Introduction
ControlYourPersona.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a grassroots initiative—not a company—created by individuals who care about advancing a shared cause. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit our website or sign our manifesto pledge.
We believe in transparency and respect for your privacy. We only collect what we need, and we never sell your information.
What Information We Collect
When you sign the manifesto pledge on our website, we may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:
- Name—to identify you as a signatory of the pledge
- Email address—to confirm your pledge and, if you opt in, to send you updates
- Organization (optional)—to show institutional or group support for the cause
- Newsletter opt-in preference—whether you choose to receive emails and newsletters from us
We do not collect payment information, government-issued IDs, or any other sensitive personal data.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically collect limited technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used solely for maintaining the website’s functionality and understanding general traffic patterns. We do not use this data to identify you personally.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
- Displaying your pledge—Your name and organization (if provided) may be displayed publicly on our website as a signatory of the manifesto, unless you request otherwise.
- Communicating with you—If you opt in to receive emails and our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates about the cause, events, and related news.
- Internal records—We maintain records of pledges to track support for the manifesto.
We will never use your information for commercial advertising or marketing unrelated to ControlYourPersona.org.
Newsletter and Email Communications
We only send emails and newsletters to individuals who have explicitly opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly. Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you communications promptly.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:
- Public display of pledges—Your name and organization may be listed publicly on our website as a manifesto signatory. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please let us know and we will honor that request.
- Service providers—We may use third-party tools to host our website, send newsletters, or store data (for example, an email service provider). These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their function and are required to protect your data.
- Legal requirements—We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide. This includes using secure hosting, limiting access to personal data to only those who need it, and following responsible data-handling practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Delete your information and remove your pledge from our records
- Opt out of email communications at any time
- Request anonymity—ask us to remove your name from the public pledge list while keeping your support on record
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address listed below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to ensure the site functions properly and to help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses tracking cookies—small text files placed on your device—to gather standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. This includes information such as:
- Pages you visit on our site and the order in which you visit them
- Time spent on each page
- Your approximate geographic location (city/region level, based on IP address)
- The website or source that referred you to our site
- Your browser type, device type, and operating system
- Screen resolution and language preferences
This information is processed in aggregate form to help us understand traffic patterns, improve our website’s content and usability, and measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. We do not use Google Analytics to personally identify individual visitors.
Google may transfer and store this data on servers located outside your country of residence. Google’s use of this data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. You can learn more about how Google uses data from partner sites at google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You have several options to opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
- Browser add-on—Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available for most major browsers.
- Cookie settings—Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that this may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
- Do Not Track—Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting; however, there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to this signal.
Other Cookies
Beyond Google Analytics, our website may use basic functional cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to operate correctly (such as remembering your cookie preferences). We do not use cookies for advertising purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to exercise your rights, or wish to update or remove your information, please contact us at: