Legal Document

Privacy
Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2026 Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Section 01

Overview

Black Tide Peptide Forum ("Black Tide," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Platform.

By using our Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you may not use the Platform.

Section 02

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as certain technical information collected automatically when you use the Platform.

Information You Provide

Data Type When Collected Purpose
Name Access request form Identify you as a member
Email address Access request form Communication and account access
Interest area Access request form Direct you to relevant forum content
Provider status Access request form Tailor educational recommendations
Optional message Access request form Understand your learning goals
Forum posts & messages Forum activity Provide the forum service

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Platform, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Section 03

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we do not use your information to make decisions about your medical care or health. This is an educational platform only.

Section 04

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform (such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics tools). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such 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 substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Section 05

Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

Section 06

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Access request data is retained to manage your membership status. Forum content and activity data is retained for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain forum integrity.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Section 07

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You use the Platform at your own risk.

Section 08

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Opt-Out

Opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

Portability

Request a machine-readable copy of data you provided to us.

Restriction

Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.

Section 09

Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Section 10

Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

Section 11

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Section 12

Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the access request form on the homepage or at:

Black Tide Peptide Forum

For privacy inquiries, please use the subject line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

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