Privacy Policy — Advanced Amino Formula

📥 1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website at advancedaminoformula.co, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information

• Full name and billing/shipping address
• Email address and phone number
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers)
• Account credentials if you create an account

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
• Click behavior and navigation patterns
• Cookie and tracking pixel data (see Section 4)

Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Product reviews and testimonials
• Customer support inquiries and communications
• Survey responses and feedback submissions
• Subscription sign-ups for email newsletters

⚙️ 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate business purposes:

Order Processing & Fulfillment

• Processing and fulfilling your purchases of Advanced Amino Formula
• Sending order confirmations, shipping notifications, and receipts
• Managing returns, refunds, and the 90-day money-back guarantee

Communication

• Responding to customer support requests and inquiries
• Sending promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
• Informing you about product updates, new offerings, and special discounts

Website Improvement & Analytics

• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve usability
• Running A/B tests and optimizing content and checkout flow
• Detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and security breaches

Legal & Compliance

• Complying with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other legal agreements
• Responding to lawful requests from government authorities

🤝 3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party companies to assist in operating our website and servicing your orders, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to securely handle transactions
• Shipping and fulfillment partners to deliver your order
• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Klaviyo, Mailchimp) for communications you have opted into
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage
• Customer support software to manage support tickets

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your data solely for the purpose of providing services to us and are not permitted to use your information for their own marketing purposes.

Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a valid court order, subpoena, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

🍪 4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, session management). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar). These can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads). You can opt out via your browser settings or privacy preference tools.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and personalize your experience (e.g., language, region).

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a website attempts to set a cookie. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more information about how to opt out of interest-based advertising, visit Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.

🔒 5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Secure, PCI-compliant payment processing through certified third-party processors
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Data minimization principles — we only retain data as long as necessary

⚖️ 6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access & Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to receive it in a structured, commonly used format.

Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain records.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email, or by emailing us at [email protected].

Restriction of Processing

In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request that we restrict how we process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with applicable law.

🔗 7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including research sources such as PubMed, JISSN, and Examine.com.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as their policies may differ from ours.

👶 8. Children's Privacy

Advanced Amino Formula is intended for adults aged 18 and older. Our website and products are not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

☀️ 9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal data.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us at [email protected] or use our Contact Page.

Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may also opt out of the sale of personal information by submitting a request to [email protected]. We do not currently sell personal information.

📝 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you via email (if you have provided your email address)
• Display a prominent notice on our website for a reasonable period following the update

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

📬 11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5–10 business days.