Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026 · Effective: May 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Explicit Research ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website for the purpose of distributing research-grade compounds to qualified researchers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or place an order. By using this site, you consent to the practices described herein.
2. Information We Collect
Account and Order Data: When you create an account or place an order, we collect your full name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number, and payment card information. Payment data is tokenized by our payment processor and is never stored on our servers.
Research Context Data: We may collect your stated researcher type (e.g., licensed laboratory, private researcher, academic institution) for regulatory compliance and to verify eligibility to purchase research compounds.
Communications: When you contact us via email, phone, or our contact form, we retain records of those communications to provide support and maintain transaction history.
Automatically Collected Data: We automatically collect IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps via server logs and analytics tools. This data is used in aggregate form and is not linked to your personal identity except as required for fraud prevention or legal compliance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: (a) process and fulfill orders; (b) send order confirmations, tracking notifications, and invoices; (c) verify purchaser eligibility for research compound acquisition; (d) respond to customer service inquiries; (e) detect and prevent fraudulent transactions; (f) comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (g) send transactional email communications. We do not use your information for unsolicited commercial marketing without your prior consent.
4. Research-Use Verification
Because our products are sold exclusively for legitimate laboratory research, we may retain and use information about your stated researcher affiliation to comply with legal obligations and to defend against claims that products were sold for improper use. This information is stored securely and is not shared with third parties except as required by law or legal process.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We share your data only with third parties necessary to operate our business: payment processors (who tokenize your card data under PCI-DSS standards), shipping carriers (who receive your delivery address to fulfill orders), email service providers (who send transactional emails on our behalf), and analytics platforms (who receive anonymized usage data). All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
6. Analytics and Tracking
We use third-party analytics tools, including site analytics software and advertising measurement pixels, to understand how visitors use our site. These tools may set cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device. Aggregate analytics data helps us improve site functionality and does not personally identify you. You may opt out of analytics tracking by disabling JavaScript or using browser privacy extensions.
7. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies to maintain your shopping cart session and authentication state. We also use functional cookies to remember your preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; doing so may impair shopping cart functionality and require you to sign in on each visit. We do not use persistent advertising cookies without your consent.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit, access controls limiting staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis, regular security reviews of our systems, and PCI-DSS-compliant payment processing. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
9. Data Retention
We retain order records, payment records, and associated personal data for a minimum of seven (7) years for tax, legal, and regulatory compliance purposes. Account data is retained for the duration of your account's existence plus three (3) years following closure. Communications are retained for two (2) years. You may request deletion of your personal data to the extent not required for legal compliance by contacting us at [email protected].
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: (a) access a copy of the personal data we hold about you; (b) request correction of inaccurate data; (c) request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements; (d) opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data); (e) restrict or object to certain processing activities. California residents may exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete such data.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact
For privacy-related questions, requests to access or delete your data, or to report a concern, contact us at:
Explicit Research
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (860) 329-7187