Privacy Policy

PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY  

Last updated: July  2025  

1. WHO WE ARE  

OptiPept Ltd (“OptiPept”, “we”, “our”) supplies research‑grade peptides strictly for in‑vitro laboratory use.  

2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY  

This notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you:  

• browse or interact with our website  

• create an account or place an order  

• request a quotation  

• contact our scientific‑support team  

All products are labelled **“FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY – NOT FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY APPLICATION.”**  

3. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT FROM REGISTERED ACCOUNTS 

Identity & contact – name, role, institution, addresses, email, phone  

Transaction – purchase history, payment token, courier tracking numbers  

Marketing preferences – newsletter opt‑in/opt‑out, event responses  

We do not knowingly collect data from private consumers or anyone under 18.  

4. LAWFUL BASES AND HOW WE USE YOUR DATA  

Account creation & order fulfilment – Contract  

Optional marketing newsletters – Consent  

Statutory record‑keeping – Legal obligation  

We never sell or rent personal data. Limited sharing occurs only with vetted processors (e.g. payment providers, cold‑chain couriers) under written agreements.  

5. COOKIES & SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES  

Essential cookies are used for basket functionality. Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) are set only with your consent. You can change preferences at any time via /cookie‑settings.  

6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS  

Where service providers are located outside the UK, transfers rely on UK adequacy regulations or ICO‑approved Standard Contractual Clauses.  

7. DATA RETENTION  

• Order & invoicing records: 6 years (HMRC requirement)  

• Enquiry emails: 12 months  

• Anonymised analytics logs: 26 months  

8.Under UK GDPR, you have the right to  

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccuracies
• Erase your personal data
• Restrict data processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@optipept.co.uk.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY  

Material changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, notified by email. The revision date appears at the top of this page.  

10.Third-party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party websites directly.

11. CONTACT  

Data Protection Officer, OptiPept Ltd  

Email: privacy@optipept.co.uk  

FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY · NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION