Overview
Peptide Link UK ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at peptidelinkuk.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and the content of your message when you use the contact form on the About page.
- Usage data — anonymised information about how you navigate the Site, such as pages visited, time on page, and referring URL, collected via analytics tools.
- Technical data — your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system, collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure.
- Cookies — small text files placed on your device to support site functionality and analytics (see the Cookies section below).
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health records, financial information, or government identifiers) through this Site.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form.
- Monitor and improve the performance and content of the Site.
- Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal basis for processing
Where we process personal data, we do so on the following legal bases under UK GDPR: legitimate interests (operating and improving the Site, responding to enquiries); consent (where you have opted in to non-essential cookies); and legal obligation (where required by law). You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or adjusting your cookie preferences.
Data retention
Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely. We will delete or anonymise personal data upon request (see Your Rights below).
Third-party services
The Site is hosted on GoDaddy infrastructure. We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that process anonymised usage data on our behalf. These providers are contractually bound to process data only as instructed and in accordance with applicable data protection law. We do not knowingly transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA without appropriate safeguards in place.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form on the About page.
Children's privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please use the contact form on the About page.