Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10-06-25

Last Updated: 10-06-25

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

We honor your autonomy. The Cryonics Initiative collects only the information necessary to support ethical cryopreservation, transparent stewardship, and meaningful engagement. We never sell, rent, or exploit your data—ever.

2. Information We Collect

• Voluntarily Provided: Name, email, donation details, membership preferences, and intake form responses.

• Automatically Collected: Basic analytics (e.g. browser type, device, visit duration) to improve site performance and accessibility.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process donations and issue tax-compliant receipts

• To manage membership tiers and provide relevant updates

• To improve site functionality and symbolic clarity

• To respond to inquiries and steward public trust

4. Data Stewardship & Security

We use encrypted connections (SSL/TLS), secure servers, and vetted third-party tools. All vendors are legitimacy-screened for compliance and ethical handling. Access to sensitive data is strictly limited.

5. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access or correct your personal data

• Opt out of communications

• Delete your information from our records

• Review our data practices at any time

To make a request, contact us at: privacy@cryonics-initiative.org

6. Third-Party Services

We may use secure, legitimacy-vetted services (e.g. payment processors, email platforms). These providers are contractually bound to uphold privacy standards equal to or exceeding ours.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy to reflect evolving stewardship practices. All updates will be timestamped and publicly posted.