1. Eligibility

The Privacy Heroes Giveaway (“Giveaway”) is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and who are legal residents of the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), and the European Union, where permitted by law.

Employees, officers, and directors of TrustArc Inc., its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotion agencies, and immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling) or individuals living in the same household are not eligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

2. Sponsor

The Giveaway is sponsored by TrustArc Inc., 2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (“Sponsor”).

3. Agreement to Official Rules

By participating in the Giveaway, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Giveaway.

4. Promotion Period

The Giveaway begins on Tuesday, January 13th at 12:00 a.m., 2026 Pacific Time and ends on February 8th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (the “Promotion Period”). Entries submitted before or after the Promotion Period will not be eligible.

5. How to Enter

To enter, participants must complete the Privacy Heroes nomination form during the Promotion Period by:

Nominating themselves or another individual by submitting a short written story describing an example of privacy leadership or impact

Limit one (1) entry per person during the Promotion Period. Duplicate entries or attempts to enter using multiple identities, email addresses, or methods may result in disqualification. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

6. Prize

One (1) winner will receive a $1,000 spa gift card (Approximate Retail Value: $1,000 USD).

The prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, provincial, local, and other taxes, if any, associated with receipt or use of the prize.

7. Winner Selection and Notification

The winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Submissions will not be judged, and the content of the submission will not affect the odds of winning. The drawing will take place within a reasonable time following the close of the Giveaway.

The selected winner will be notified via the email address provided at entry. If a selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails to respond within a reasonable time, an alternate winner may be selected.

8. Use of Submissions and Publicity Release

By submitting an entry, entrants grant TrustArc a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, display, and distribute the submitted story, name, job title, and organization (if provided) for marketing, promotional, and informational purposes, including but not limited to email, website content, social media, and event materials, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

Entrants represent that their submission does not infringe on the rights of any third party and does not contain confidential or proprietary information.

9. Release and Limitation of Liability

By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless TrustArc Inc., its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any liability, loss, or damage arising out of participation in the Giveaway or acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize.

10. Privacy

Information collected in connection with this Giveaway is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, available at: https://trustarc.com/privacy-policy/

11. General Conditions

Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Giveaway if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity of the Giveaway, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

12. Disputes

The Giveaway is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.

Contact Information

For questions or a copy of these Official Rules, contact: [email protected]