Privacy Policy

Forge Peptides Lab, with  registered office at Forge Peptides Lab 4827 Research Park Drive, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78759 United States
Company number +1 (551) 225-0518, hereby informs you of the basic principles according to which it, as the data controller within the meaning of the US General Data Protection Regulation (US GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, processes the personal data of its clients and website users. All procedures are governed by applicable US and (where relevant) EU legislation and internal policies designed to ensure a high level of security in the processing of personal data.

1. Introduction We take the protection of your personal data seriously. These rules describe how Forge Peptides processes and protects your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. What personal data do we process? We process the following categories of personal data:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Address (shipping and billing)
  • Billing / invoicing details
  • IP address
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Order and transaction information (as necessary to fulfil contracts)

3. Purposes of processing personal data We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing our products and services (research-grade peptides and related materials)
  • Invoicing and accounting
  • Communicating with you (order updates, support, enquiries)
  • Improving our website, services and customer experience
  • Marketing activities (only where you have given consent or where permitted by legitimate interest)

4. Legal bases for processing Processing is based on:

  • Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g. improving services, preventing fraud, website analytics where appropriate)
  • Your consent (e.g. for non-essential marketing or certain cookies)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g. tax and accounting records)

5. Who do we share your personal data with? Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Service providers (e.g. hosting, payment processors, shipping/courier companies, accounting)
  • Marketing or advertising partners (only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards)
  • Public authorities where required by law

We require all processors to protect your data in accordance with applicable law and our instructions.

6. How long do we retain your personal data? We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or for the periods required by law (e.g. tax and accounting retention periods). After that, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your rights You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request rectification or erasure of your personal data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to processing (including for direct marketing)
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent) without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Security of personal data We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption where appropriate, access controls, secure backups and regular reviews. We are committed to protecting your data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

9. Use of cookies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the site functions properly, to analyse traffic, and (where you consent) to optimise content and advertising. On your first visit you will be asked for consent regarding non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings or by contacting us.

Links to other websites Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend you read their privacy policies.

Changes to this privacy notice We may update this notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact If you have questions, complaints or requests regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Forge Peptides Lab  4827 Research Park Drive, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78759

Email: info@forgepeptideslab.com (Alternative general contact: info@forgepeptideslab.com

We have designated a point of contact for data protection matters who oversees compliance with data protection law and is the main contact for privacy-related queries.

Supervisory authority If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF United Kingdom Website: https://ico.org.uk

Transfers of data outside the UK / EEA If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we will ensure an adequate level of protection is in place (e.g. through adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms) in accordance with UK GDPR.

Processing of children’s personal data Our services and products are not directed at individuals under 18 (or the applicable age of digital consent). We do not knowingly process personal data of children without appropriate parental/guardian consent where required. If we become aware that we have collected such data unintentionally, we will delete it promptly.

Conclusion This privacy notice forms part of our commitment to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency and security. If you have any questions or requests, please contact us using the details above.