Privacy Policy for Optimistic Productions & Optimistic Foundation CIC

Last updated: December 2025

1. Information We Collect We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

  • Purchase our books, films, or educational materials

  • Subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists

  • Participate in our community projects or events

  • Become a member of our platforms

  • Contact us with inquiries

This may include: name, email address, postal address (for deliveries), payment information (processed securely through our payment providers), and any information you voluntarily share about your projects or interests.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders

  • Send you updates about our projects, films, and community initiatives

  • Respond to your questions and support requests

  • Improve our services and community offerings

  • Facilitate community connections (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only to:

  • Fulfill your orders (e.g., postal services for deliveries)

  • Process payments (via secure payment processors)

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Facilitate community projects (only with your explicit consent)

4. Email Communications By engaging with our services or subscribing, you consent to receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.

5. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of incorrect information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Object to processing of your information

  • Request data portability

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

7. Cookies Our websites use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

9. International Transfers Your information may be processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact: Data Protection Officer Optimistic Productions Ltd / Optimistic Foundation CIC Email: Dan@optimisticproductions.co.uk

11. Complaints If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk