1) Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through:

• the Site and any pages that link to this Privacy Policy;
• checkout and payment workflows;
• customer support communications (email/chat/forms);
• marketing communications (email/SMS, where applicable);
• analytics and advertising tools (e.g., pixels, cookies).

It does not apply to third-party sites or services that we do not control.

2) Information We Collect

3) How We Use Information

We use information for:

• Order processing and fulfillment (payments, shipping labels, delivery updates).
• Customer service (responding to questions, resolving issues, verifying orders).
• Site operations (account management, authentication, preventing abuse).
• Security and fraud prevention (risk scoring, chargeback and fraud detection).
• Analytics and improvements (understanding how the Site performs and improving UX/CRO).
• Marketing and advertising (sending updates if you opted in; measuring and optimizing ads).
• Legal and compliance (tax, accounting, enforcing Terms, responding to lawful requests).

4) Cookies, Pixels, and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze performance, and measure advertising.

4.1 Types of cookies

• Strictly necessary: required for core Site functionality (cart, checkout, security).
• Performance/analytics: help us understand Site usage.
• Functional: remember preferences.
• Advertising: help measure ad performance and reduce irrelevant ads.

4.2 Analytics and advertising tools (examples)

We may use tools such as:

• Google Analytics (or similar) for traffic and behavior analytics.
• Meta Pixel / Conversions API (or similar) to measure conversions and optimize advertising.

These tools may set cookies or receive certain device and event information (e.g., page views, add-to-cart, purchase events), subject to their own policies.

4.3 Cookie choices

Where required, you will be offered cookie controls/consent banners. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

5) How We Share Information

We may share information with:

5.1 Service providers

Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• payment processing;
• shipping and logistics;
• email/SMS delivery (if applicable);
• analytics and advertising measurement;
• customer support tooling;
• hosting, security, and performance monitoring.

These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to us.

5.2 Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.3 Legal and safety

We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful requests;
• enforce our Terms of Service;
• protect rights, safety, and security of Peptide Researches, customers, or others;
• prevent fraud and security incidents.

5.4 Aggregated or de-identified data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify you.

6) Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as needed to:

• fulfill orders and provide customer support;
• maintain records for accounting, tax, and compliance;
• resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8) Your Choices

8.1 Marketing communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email.

If we send SMS (where applicable), you can opt out by following the instructions in the message.

8.2 Account information

If you have an account, you may update certain details in your account settings, or contact us for assistance.

9) Your Privacy Rights (U.S. and International)

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

9.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to:

• know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and share;
• request access to or deletion of certain personal information;
• correct inaccurate personal information;
• opt out of certain "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising (if applicable);
• not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

Do Not Sell or Share: We do not sell personal information for money. We may "share" certain data with advertising partners for measurement/optimization, which may be considered "sharing" under California law.

If applicable, we will provide a mechanism to opt out of such sharing (e.g., cookie controls or a "Do Not Sell or Share" link).

9.2 European Economic Area / UK (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA/UK, you may have the right to:

• access, correct, or delete personal data;
• restrict or object to processing;
• data portability;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Legal bases (EEA/UK): We process personal data based on one or more of the following: performance of a contract (fulfilling orders), legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, improvements), consent (marketing/cookies where required), and legal obligations.

9.3 How to exercise rights

To submit a request, contact us using the details in the Contact section. We may verify your request before responding.

10) International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for transfers.

11) Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can delete it.

12) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date indicates the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

13) Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests: