Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 10, 20226 | Last Updated: May 10, 20226

01 Who We Are

Peptide Beacon, LLC (“Peptide Beacon,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at www.peptidebeacon.com (the “Site”) and provides research-grade peptides and related products to customers in the United States. Our principal place of business is in the United States.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our Site, create an account, or purchase from us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

02 Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you register, place an order, or contact us, we may collect:

• Account information: full name, email address, password (hashed), institutional affiliation (optional)
• Order information: billing address, shipping address, phone number, order history, and product preferences
• Payment information: credit/debit card details or other payment credentials — processed by our PCI-compliant payment processor; we do not store full card numbers
• Communications: messages you send via email, contact forms, or live chat
• Research acknowledgment: confirmation that you are purchasing for legitimate research purposes

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the Site, we automatically collect:

• IP address and general geographic location (city/state level)
• Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data, and referring URLs
• Session identifiers and cookie data (see Section 5)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from payment processors (e.g., transaction confirmation), shipping carriers (e.g., delivery status), and analytics providers. We do not purchase or sell personal data from or to data brokers.

03 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Process and fulfill orders: verifying identity and payment, coordinating shipping, and providing order updates
• Manage your account: creating and maintaining your customer profile and purchase history
• Provide customer support: responding to inquiries, resolving disputes, and processing returns
• Ensure regulatory compliance: maintaining records required under applicable federal and state laws and verifying research-use requirements
• Prevent fraud and abuse: monitoring for suspicious activity and enforcing our Terms of Service
• Improve our Site and offerings: conducting analytics, testing new features, and understanding purchasing patterns
• Send marketing communications: only if you have opted in; you may opt out at any time (see Section 8)

We will not use your personal information for any purpose materially different from those described above without first obtaining your consent.

04 Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party companies to assist with payment processing, order fulfillment and shipping, email delivery, website hosting, analytics, and fraud detection. These providers access your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it.

Legal Obligations

We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our customers or the public.

Business Transfers

If Peptide Beacon is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy proceeding, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership and any choices you may have regarding your information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with additional parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

05 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to operate our Site and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly necessary: essential for Site functionality, authentication, and shopping cart operation; cannot be disabled
• Performance & analytics: help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled)
• Functional: remember your preferences such as currency, language, or saved addresses
• Marketing (opt-in only): used to deliver relevant advertisements — activated only with your consent

Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent banner presented on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit Site functionality. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where technically feasible.

06 Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

• Account data: retained for the life of your account plus 3 years after closure
• Order records: retained for 7 years for tax, accounting, and regulatory purposes
• Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
• Analytics data: retained in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely; individual session data purged after 26 months

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal data disposal procedures.

07 Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Our measures include:

• TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site
• PCI-DSS-compliant payment processing; full card numbers are never stored on our servers
• Access controls limiting internal access to personal data to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning
• Secure, hashed storage of passwords

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights and freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

08 Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Rights Available to All U.S. Customers

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Opt out of marketing: unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time via the link in any email, or by contacting us
• Data portability: request your data in a portable, machine-readable format where technically feasible

California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is sold or disclosed, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information), the right to limit use of sensitive personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within 45 days.

Other State Laws

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights. We honor these rights as required by applicable law.

09 Children’s Privacy

Our Site and products are intended solely for adults aged 18 and older engaged in legitimate scientific research. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our Site or submit any personal information.

If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 12.

10 Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including scientific publications, regulatory agencies, or partner organizations. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Send a notification email to registered account holders
• Display a prominent notice on the Site for a reasonable period

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.