Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01, 01, 2026
Optimist Comics LLC (“Optimist Comics,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, register for a virtual open house, enroll in a class, or communicate with us by email, phone, or text message.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Child’s age or grade level (if voluntarily provided)
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Location or preferred class site
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Registration and attendance information for virtual open houses or classes
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Communications you send to us (emails, text messages, form submissions)
We may also collect limited non-personal information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited to help improve our website and services.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Register you for virtual open houses, workshops, or classes
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Send confirmation messages, reminders, updates, and relevant information
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Communicate about class availability, schedules, and enrollment
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Share videos or testimonials related to the open house experience
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Respond to questions or requests
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Improve our programs, services, and website
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Maintain internal records and manage customer relationships
3. SMS Text Messaging & Consent
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we may send you SMS or MMS messages related to:
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Virtual open house reminders
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Schedule updates
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Zoom links or access information
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Follow-ups if you miss a scheduled open house
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP at any time to opt out or HELP for assistance.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.
4. How Personal Information Is Shared
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:
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Scheduling and CRM tools (e.g., booking platforms, Monday.com)
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Communication services (e.g., email or SMS providers like RingCentral)
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Website hosting and analytics providers
These service providers are permitted to use personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect your information.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Choices
You may:
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Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in any email
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Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
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Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us
7. Children’s Privacy
Our programs are designed for youth, but our website and registration forms are intended for parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental consent.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Optimist Comics LLC
Email: nate@optimistcomics.com
Website: https://www.optimistcomics.com/privacy-policy
SMS Terms & Conditions
By opting into SMS messages from Optimist Comics LLC through a web form or other medium, you agree to receive SMS messages from Optimist Comics LLC. These messages may include customer care messages, appointment reminders, and informational updates related to virtual open houses and classes.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You can reply STOP to any message to opt out at any time, or reply HELP for assistance.
For more information about how we collect and use personal information, please see our Privacy Policy:
https://www.optimistcomics.com/privacy-policy
