Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information The Protocol ("we," "us," "our") collects through thisistheprotocol.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, including:

• Name and email address — submitted when you apply for the Commander tier or contact us. The free Non-Negotiables Field Card is a direct download and requires no personal information.
• Communications — any information you send us directly, such as emails to our support address.

We do not knowingly collect payment card information, government identifiers, health records, or other sensitive personal data through these forms.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiry or application.
• To follow up on Commander applications.
• To send you information about The Protocol's programs, provided you have not opted out.
• To maintain, secure, and improve the Site.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate the Site. Each processes limited data on our behalf, under their own privacy and security practices:

• Formspree — processes and delivers form submissions (name, email, and selected tier) from the Site to our inbox. See Formspree's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — hosts the Site and may log standard technical data (such as IP address and browser type) for performance and security purposes. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
• Email forwarding provider (GoDaddy) — routes messages sent to our support address to our internal inbox.

Cookies and Analytics

The Site does not currently use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. Standard hosting logs (such as page requests) may be retained briefly by our hosting provider for security and performance purposes.

Data Retention

We retain the information you submit for as long as needed to respond to your request, communicate with you about The Protocol, or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time (see "Your Rights" below).

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, or to opt out of further communications. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@thisistheprotocol.com and we will respond within a reasonable time.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date above.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to support@thisistheprotocol.com.