Privacy Policy | The Peptide Column

The Peptide Column LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates The Peptide Column (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

(a) Information You Provide: Email address (newsletter signup), name (if provided), payment information (processed by third-party processors for digital products), and contact form submissions.

(b) Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, click data, and device information.

(c) Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and email open/click tracking.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to deliver newsletter content, process purchases, improve the Website, analyze usage trends, serve relevant content, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with third-party service providers (email marketing, payment processors, analytics, hosting) and law enforcement when required by law. WE DO NOT SELL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES.

4. Health Information Disclaimer

This Website does NOT collect, store, or process Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. The Peptide Column LLC is not a HIPAA-covered entity (not a health plan, health care clearinghouse, or health care provider conducting covered transactions).

DO NOT submit any personal health information, medical records, symptoms, diagnoses, medication lists, or sensitive health data through any form, email, or communication channel on this Website. We are not equipped to provide individualized health guidance and cannot guarantee the security of voluntarily submitted health information.

If we receive unsolicited health information, we will make reasonable efforts to delete it promptly and will not apply it toward any marketing purpose.

5. Sensitive Data (Tennessee Information Protection Act)

Under the Tennessee Information Protection Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3201 et seq., effective July 1, 2025), health data is classified as "sensitive data." We do not intentionally collect sensitive data including health information, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, genetic or biometric data, sexual orientation, or citizenship/immigration status. If we become aware that sensitive data has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Email Marketing

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at contact@thepeptidecolumn.com.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (15 USC 6501-6506). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@thepeptidecolumn.com.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or opt out of marketing communications. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@thepeptidecolumn.com.

10. Tennessee Residents (TIPA)

If the Tennessee Information Protection Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3201 et seq.) applies to our processing of your data, Tennessee residents have the right to: confirm whether personal information is being processed; access personal information; delete personal information; obtain a portable copy of personal information; and opt out of the sale of personal information, targeted advertising, and profiling. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days. Contact us at contact@thepeptidecolumn.com.

11. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.) including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, correct inaccurate information, opt out of sale or sharing, and non-discrimination for exercising rights. WE DO NOT SELL OR SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact us at contact@thepeptidecolumn.com to exercise these rights.

12. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described here. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting.

14. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: contact@thepeptidecolumn.com