Opey’s IT (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the opey.org website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our philosophy is simple: collect only what’s necessary, never sell your data, and give you control over your information.

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us:

What we do NOT collect:

• Passwords or financial information (we have no payment processing)
• Precise location data or device identifiers
• Social media profiles or browsing history
• Any data from our offline software products (e.g., CryptSecure)

CryptSecure is designed with privacy as a core principle. The application:

• Works 100% offline — No internet connection required or used
• Collects zero data — No telemetry, no analytics, no usage tracking
• Stores nothing remotely — All keys and data remain on your local device
• Has no accounts — No registration, no login, no user profiles
• Makes no network requests — The software never communicates externally

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries — When you contact us, we use your information to reply
• Processing speaking requests — To evaluate and respond to event invitations
• Improving our website — Basic analytics help us understand what content is useful
• Legal compliance — To comply with applicable laws if required

We do NOT use your information for:

• Advertising or marketing to third parties
• Building user profiles or behavioral tracking
• Automated decision-making or profiling
• Sale or rental to any third party

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate our website:

Web3Forms (Contact Forms)

Our contact and speaking request forms use Web3Forms to deliver submissions to our email. Web3Forms processes your form data solely to deliver your message to us. See their privacy policy at web3forms.com/privacy.

WordPress / Web Hosting

Our website is hosted on standard web infrastructure that may collect basic server logs (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited) for security and operational purposes.

Microsoft Store (CryptSecure Distribution)

CryptSecure is distributed through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft’s privacy policy governs any data collected through their store platform. Once installed, CryptSecure itself collects no data.

We minimize the use of cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential cookies — Our website may use basic cookies required for functionality (e.g., WordPress session cookies)
• No advertising cookies — We do not use advertising networks or retargeting
• No social media trackers — We do not embed Facebook, Twitter, or other social media tracking pixels
• Limited analytics — If analytics are used, they are privacy-focused and anonymized

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Contact form submissions — Retained in our email system until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted or archived based on business needs
• Speaking engagement requests — Retained for the duration of event planning and follow-up
• Server logs — Automatically deleted after 30-90 days depending on hosting provider

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

Depending on your location, you may 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 information
• Deletion — Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection — Object to certain processing of your information
• Portability — Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure form submission handling
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security updates to our website and systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice (such as a notice on our homepage).