Privacy Policy
How Path to Peptides handles your data and protects your privacy.
What We Collect
Path to Peptides is designed with a privacy-first approach. The data we interact with includes:
| Data Type | Storage Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Display preferences | Your device (localStorage) | Theme settings, layout preferences, unit selections |
| Tool settings | Your device (localStorage) | Calculator inputs, saved configurations for research tools |
| Protocol data | Your device (localStorage) | Any protocol-related data you enter into our tools and planners |
| Subscription status | Your device (localStorage) | Tier access level for feature gating |
All of the above data is stored exclusively on your local device. Path to Peptides does not transmit this data to our servers or any third party.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site, such as which pages are visited most frequently and how users navigate between tools. Google Analytics is configured to:
- Not collect personally identifiable information
- Not use fingerprinting or cross-site tracking
- Aggregate data to prevent individual user identification
- Only load when you accept analytics cookies via the cookie consent banner
GA4 may set the following cookies on your device:
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
_gid | Used to distinguish users and throttle request rate | 24 hours |
These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data only. No personally identifiable information is transmitted to Google. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
This site uses minimal cookies for basic functionality and analytics. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or cross-site cookies. We do not sell user data. The cookies we may set include:
- Functionality cookies — Essential cookies that enable core site features to work properly
- Preference cookies — Cookies that remember your display or accessibility preferences (e.g., cookie consent choice stored in localStorage)
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics cookies (
_ga,_gid) used to collect anonymous usage data. These are only set if you accept cookies via our consent banner. See the Analytics section above for full details.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. If you decline cookies via our consent banner, Google Analytics will not load and no analytics cookies will be set. Disabling essential cookies may affect some site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Path to Peptides links to and references the following third-party services:
- BioRoot AI — An Official Sponsor of Path to Peptides. When you click a BioRoot AI link, you leave Path to Peptides and are subject to BioRoot AI's own privacy policy. We do not share any of your data with BioRoot AI.
- LiveWell Peptides — An Official Sponsor of Path to Peptides. When you click a LiveWell Peptides link, you leave Path to Peptides and are subject to LiveWell Peptides' own privacy policy. We do not share any of your data with LiveWell Peptides.
- Research peptide vendors — Our Verified Research Suppliers section contains links to external vendor websites. Each vendor operates under its own privacy policy and terms of service. Path to Peptides does not share your data with these vendors.
- Google Analytics (GA4) — We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous site usage data. GA4 sets cookies (
_ga,_gid) only when you accept analytics cookies. No personally identifiable information is shared. See Google's Privacy Policy and opt-out options. - Google Fonts — We load typefaces from Google Fonts, which may log standard web request data (IP address, browser type). See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Data Storage
All user data is stored locally on your device via your browser's localStorage mechanism. Path to Peptides does not maintain user databases, user accounts, or server-side data stores for individual users.
Children's Privacy
Path to Peptides is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from minors. The scientific and research-focused nature of this platform is intended for adult researchers, clinicians, and informed individuals. If you believe a minor has provided information through our platform, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
Because your data is stored locally on your device, you have full control over it at all times. You can:
- View your data — Open your browser's developer tools (F12) and navigate to the Application or Storage tab to see all localStorage entries for this site.
- Delete your data — Clear all Path to Peptides data by clearing your browser's site data or localStorage for this domain.
- Export your data — Copy your localStorage contents from the developer tools for personal records.
GDPR — European Economic Area Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Because Path to Peptides stores data locally on your device and does not maintain server-side user databases, you can exercise these rights directly through your browser settings.
If you have questions about your data rights or believe we have processed your personal data inappropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Contact
For questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@pathtopeptides.com
This policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page. Continued use of Path to Peptides following any changes constitutes acceptance.
