Privacy Policy
Disguised Research (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://disguisedresearch.shop (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, make a purchase, or interact with us.
All products sold on this Site are strictly for research use only (RUO) and not for human consumption, diagnostic, therapeutic, or any other non-research purpose. By using the Site, you acknowledge this restriction.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors — we do not store full card details)
- Any information you provide when contacting us (support tickets, emails, etc.)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
Information from Third Parties We may receive limited information from payment processors, shipping carriers, or fraud prevention services as needed to process orders.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your orders (including shipping and payment)
- To communicate with you about your order, account, or inquiries
- To improve our Site, products, and services
- To prevent fraud and ensure Site security
- To comply with legal obligations
- For internal analytics and Site performance (aggregated/anonymized where possible)
We do not use your information for marketing unrelated products or services unless you explicitly opt in.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, etc.) to complete transactions
- Shipping carriers to deliver orders
- Service providers who assist with Site hosting, analytics, email delivery, or fraud detection (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Law enforcement, regulators, or other authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and for Site functionality.
Types include:
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (e.g., cart, login)
- Analytics cookies — to understand usage patterns (may include Google Analytics or similar)
- Preference cookies — to remember settings
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Order-related data is typically kept for accounting/tax purposes (7+ years in many jurisdictions).
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:
- Access to the data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-out of certain processing
For California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect/use/share, to delete it, and to opt out of any “sales” (we do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA).
To exercise rights, contact us at the email below. We may require verification of your identity.
8. International Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, note that information may be transferred to and processed in the US. We take appropriate measures to protect cross-border transfers where required.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age (consistent with our product restrictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Email: [insert your support email, e.g., support@disguisedresearch.shop]
Thank you for trusting us with your information.