Privacy Policy.

Overview

This is the privacy policy for AmericanMadePeps.com. It explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. Plain-language summaries are below; the legal specifics are in this document.

Last updated: 2026. We may update this policy from time to time; the date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Information We Collect

To process orders and operate the site, we collect:

• Account information, name, email address, shipping address, billing address, and (where applicable) institutional account details.
• Order information, products ordered, lot numbers shipped, order history, and order-related correspondence.
• Payment information, processed by our payment partners (we do not store full payment card numbers).
• Technical information, IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. Used to keep the site secure and to improve usability.
• Age and RUO acknowledgment, captured by the age-verification overlay and stored locally in your browser.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and customer service
• Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and COA documentation
• Verify your eligibility under our research-use-only terms
• Communicate with you about your account or order
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We share information with third parties only as necessary to operate the site. These include:

• Payment processors for transaction handling
• Shipping carriers for delivery
• E-commerce and analytics platforms that power the site (e.g., Shopify, Google Analytics)
• Email service providers for order communications

Each of these parties is contractually limited to using your information solely to perform the service we engage them for.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your age-verification acknowledgment, keep your cart contents between visits, and measure aggregate site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may break some site functionality (including the age-verification persistence).

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal record-keeping obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@americanmadepeps.com. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), encryption at rest for sensitive fields, and limited access to personal data within our team. No system is perfectly secure; if a breach occurs, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be highlighted on the site or communicated by email.

Contact

Privacy questions or requests: hello@americanmadepeps.com