Privacy Policy.
Introduction
Welcome to Shortcut Peptides. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit or make a purchase from www.shortcutpeptides.com (the “Site”) and the choices you have associated with that information.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms described here, please discontinue use of the Site.
Research Use Only. All products sold by Shortcut Peptides are intended solely for laboratory research, analytical, and in-vitro research purposes. They are not for human or animal consumption. By using this Site and purchasing products, you confirm you are a qualified researcher acting in compliance with all applicable laws.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this Privacy Policy. Capitalized terms have the meanings defined below regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Data We Collect
When you place an order, create an account, or contact us, we may collect the following personally identifiable information:
- Full name and email address
- Billing and shipping address (street, city, state, ZIP, country)
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party PCI-compliant processors — we do not store full card numbers or CVV codes)
- Order history and account preferences
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Site, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Unique device identifiers and diagnostic data
- Mobile device type and mobile browser details (when accessing via mobile)
How We Use Your Data
Shortcut Peptides uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Order fulfillment: To process, ship, and confirm your purchases and send related communications.
- Account management: To create and maintain your account and provide access to registered features.
- Customer support: To respond to your inquiries, questions, and service requests.
- Marketing communications: To send you relevant updates, promotions, and news — only when you have opted in. You may opt out at any time.
- Fraud prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and misuse of the Site.
- Legal compliance: To meet our obligations under applicable federal and state laws.
- Site improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality, design, and performance of the Site.
Marketing opt-out: If you receive marketing emails or SMS messages from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or replying STOP to any SMS. No purchase is necessary. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Sharing of Your Data
We do not share your personal information except in the limited circumstances described below:
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, order fulfillment, shipping, email communications, and website hosting. All service providers are contractually required to keep your data confidential and use it only for authorized purposes.
- Payment Processors: Payments are processed through PCI-DSS compliant third-party gateways. We do not store full credit card numbers or CVV codes on our servers.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or valid government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shortcut Peptides, our customers, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information in any other way with your explicit prior consent.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as beacons, tags, and scripts) to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and improve the Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Note that refusing cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function. These enable core features like your shopping cart, secure login, and checkout. They cannot be disabled.
- Preference / Functionality Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, login details) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can measure performance and improve content. We may use tools such as Google Analytics.
- Marketing / Tracking Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These may link activity to a pseudonymous identifier.
| Cookie Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CART | Associates your session with your shopping cart contents. |
| CUSTOMER | An encrypted version of your customer ID with the store. |
| CUSTOMER_AUTH | Indicates whether you are currently logged into your account. |
| FRONTEND | Your session ID on the server. |
| PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART | Saves your cart and browsing history if you have opted in. |
| USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE | Records whether you have consented to cookie usage. |
| VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS | Stores the products you have recently viewed. |
| WISHLIST | An encrypted list of products you have saved to your wishlist. |
| NO_CACHE | Indicates whether caching is permitted for your session. |
| STORE | Records your selected store view or language preference. |
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and sessions for traffic analysis. |
Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:
- The nature and sensitivity of the data
- The purpose for which the data was collected
- Legal, accounting, and reporting obligations
- Whether you have an active account with us
Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless used to strengthen Site security, improve functionality, or when we are legally required to retain it longer. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your information, including Personal Data, may be processed and stored on servers located within or outside of your state or jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer and storage, provided that appropriate security measures remain in place.
Security of Your Data
The security of your personal information is important to us. We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We honor these rights and will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@shortcutpeptides.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a valid, verified request.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by Shortcut Peptides. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites or services. Your interaction with any linked third-party site is solely between you and that third party.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site and products are not directed to individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@shortcutpeptides.com and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page, post a prominent notice on the Site prior to the change taking effect, and notify registered account holders via email where required.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to help.
Website: www.shortcutpeptides.com
Operating Location: United States
We will do our best to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5–7 business days. For urgent matters, please indicate so in your subject line.
All products offered by Shortcut Peptides are intended exclusively for laboratory research, analytical, and in-vitro research purposes only. These products are not intended for human or animal consumption and are sold solely for use in controlled scientific research environments.
Shortcut Peptides operates as a chemical research supplier only. We are not a compounding pharmacy or chemical compounding facility as defined under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and we are not classified as an outsourcing facility under Section 503B of the same Act.
The statements and product information presented on this website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products sold by Shortcut Peptides are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. By purchasing from this site, you confirm that you are a qualified researcher and agree to use all products in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.