Privacy Policy

US Certified Peptides ('we', 'us', 'our') respects the privacy of our customers, researchers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide our products and services, verify researcher eligibility, process orders, and maintain regulatory compliance. The categories of information we may collect include:

Identification information (name, email, institutional affiliation, professional credentials)
Shipping and billing addresses
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card details)
Researcher verification documentation (institutional ID, research credentials, professional licenses where applicable)
Order history, certificate of analysis lookups, and account activity
Technical information (IP address, browser type, device information, cookies and similar tracking technologies)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To verify researcher eligibility before fulfilling first orders
To process, ship, and track orders
To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and route messages to appropriate teams
To send transactional communications related to orders, account status, and certification documentation
To send research-related communications you opt into (catalog updates, new product introductions, methodology resources)
To comply with legal, regulatory, and industry requirements
To improve our website, services, and certification documentation
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, and security issues

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as necessary:

With service providers who help us operate (payment processors, shipping carriers, email service providers, hosting infrastructure)
With the independent testing laboratory that maintains Certificate of Analysis records (lot numbers only; no personal data)
With law enforcement, courts, or regulatory authorities when required by law
In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified of any such change)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, analyze usage, and improve performance. You can control cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work continuously to protect data entrusted to us.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to our data retention schedule.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Restriction or objection to certain processing
Data portability (receiving your information in a portable format)
Withdrawal of consent for processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@uscertifiedpeptides.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our products and services are intended exclusively for qualified research professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

International Transfers

Our operations are based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at privacy@uscertifiedpeptides.com or through the contact form.