Privacy Policy
How BiotechPeptides.us collects, uses, and protects the personal information you share with us.
Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and customers of BiotechPeptides.us, operated by BiotechPeptides LLC. By using our website or placing an order, you agree to the practices described here.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what we collect and why. This policy explains our data practices in plain language and outlines the rights you have over your information.
BiotechPeptides.us sells research peptides strictly for in vitro laboratory use. We do not knowingly process orders for end-consumer personal use, and the information we collect is limited to what is necessary to fulfill research supply orders and maintain compliant business operations.
Data We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our business, process your orders, and improve your experience. The categories below outline what we gather and when.
| Category | Examples | When Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Full name, company or institution name | Checkout / Registration |
| Contact | Email address, phone number | Checkout / Contact Form |
| Shipping | Delivery address, shipping preferences | Checkout |
| Payment | Billing address, last 4 digits of card (tokenised) | Checkout |
| Order History | Products ordered, quantities, COA downloads | Ongoing |
| Technical | IP address, browser type, device, referral URL | Automatic |
| Communications | Support tickets, chat logs, email replies | When you contact us |
We never store full payment card numbers. All payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors (Stripe). We only retain a tokenised reference and billing address.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for specific, legitimate purposes only. We do not use your data for automated profiling or sell it to advertisers.
- Order fulfillment — process payments, arrange shipping, generate Certificates of Analysis, and provide order status updates.
- Customer support — respond to inquiries, handle damage or lost package claims, and resolve disputes.
- Account management — create and maintain your customer account, order history, and saved preferences.
- Legal compliance — retain transaction records as required by applicable tax, export control, and commercial laws.
- Fraud prevention — detect and prevent fraudulent orders, chargebacks, and misuse of our platform.
- Service improvement — analyse aggregated, anonymised usage data to improve site performance and product selection.
- Marketing (opt-in only) — send promotional emails or restock alerts only if you have explicitly subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Sharing Your Information
We share personal data only with trusted partners who are contractually obligated to protect it, and only to the extent necessary to deliver our services.
| Recipient | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL) | Parcel delivery and tracking | Name, delivery address, phone |
| Payment Processor (Stripe) | Secure payment authorisation | Billing address, payment token |
| Email Service Provider | Order confirmations, transactional emails | Email address, order reference |
| Analytics (anonymised) | Site performance and usage trends | No personally identifiable data |
| Legal / Regulatory Authorities | Compliance with lawful requests | As required by law |
If BiotechPeptides LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, customer data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected customers via email and/or a prominent site notice before data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep your shopping session active, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Shopping cart, session login, CSRF protection | Session |
| Functional | Saved address, currency preference, language | 12 months |
| Analytics | Anonymised page views, funnel analysis | 13 months |
| Marketing (opt-in) | Remarketing and conversion tracking | 90 days |
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences panel in the site footer. Disabling essential cookies will affect checkout functionality.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. The table below outlines our standard retention periods.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Order records | 7 years | Tax and accounting compliance |
| Customer account | Duration of account + 2 years | Service history and legal disputes |
| Support communications | 3 years | Dispute resolution |
| Marketing preferences | Until opt-out + 1 year | Compliance audit trail |
| Analytics (anonymised) | 26 months | Trend analysis |
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymised. You may request early deletion of your data subject to legal retention requirements — see Your Rights below.
Data Security
Our website uses TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256.
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:
- Encrypted connections — all pages served over HTTPS with HSTS enforced.
- Tokenised payments — card data handled entirely by Stripe; we never touch raw card numbers.
- Access controls — staff access to customer data is role-based, logged, and reviewed regularly.
- Regular audits — vulnerability scans and penetration tests conducted at least annually.
- Incident response — in the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours in line with applicable law.
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you suspect any unauthorised access to your account, please contact us immediately at security@biotechpeptides.us.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data. We honour all valid requests promptly and free of charge.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@biotechpeptides.us with the subject line “Data Rights Request”. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling the request.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the additional right to know categories of personal information sold or disclosed, the right to opt out of any sale, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and products are intended exclusively for qualified researchers, institutions, and adults aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@biotechpeptides.us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
- Display a prominent notice on our homepage or checkout for at least 14 days after the change.
- Send an email notification to registered account holders if the change materially affects how we handle their data.
Your continued use of BiotechPeptides.us after the effective date of any revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact & Data Controller
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, reach our Privacy team directly. Our support team is available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
BiotechPeptides.us sells peptides strictly for in vitro research and laboratory use only. These products are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or treatment.