Privacy Policy

ResearchOnlyClub.com (the "Company," "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 researchonlyclub.com (the "Website"), make purchases, or interact with our services. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users, including buyers, affiliates, and visitors, and complies with applicable U.S. laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and similar state privacy laws across all 50 U.S. states and territories. For international users, we make reasonable efforts to align with global standards like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with your local laws.

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Information"). This includes:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and account username/password when you create an account, place an order, or contact us.
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and transaction history (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers).
• Commercial Information: Purchase history, products viewed, and preferences.
• Internet Activity: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and cookies (see Section 6 for details).
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS data).
• Inferences: Derived from your interactions, such as product preferences.
• Other Information: Communications with support (e.g., emails, chats), feedback, or information you voluntarily provide.

We collect this information directly from you (e.g., forms, orders), automatically (e.g., cookies, logs), or from third parties (e.g., analytics providers).

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, precise geolocation, racial/ethnic origins, health data, or biometrics) unless required for specific services and with your explicit consent.

We use your Personal Information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Processing orders, payments, and shipments.
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
• Managing accounts and sending order confirmations, updates, or newsletters (with opt-out options).
• Improving the Website, products, and services through analytics and feedback.
• Preventing fraud, enforcing our Terms and Conditions, and complying with legal obligations.
• Marketing: Sending promotional emails about products or offers (you can unsubscribe anytime).
• Affiliate program management, including commission tracking.

We retain information as long as necessary for these purposes or as required by law (e.g., 7 years for financial records).

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share it with:

• Service Providers: Third parties for payment processing (e.g., Stripe), shipping (e.g., USPS), analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), email services (e.g., Mailchimp), and hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide.
• Affiliates and Business Partners: For joint marketing or operations, under similar privacy protections.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission.

For CCPA/CPRA purposes, sharing with service providers is not a "sale," but you have opt-out rights (see Section 7).

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes encryption for transmissions (e.g., SSL), secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law (e.g., within 72 hours under GDPR, or per state breach notification laws).

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like CCPA/CPRA or state equivalents (e.g., Virginia's CDPA, Colorado's CPA):

• Access: Request details about the Personal Information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request updates to inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request removal of your Personal Information (subject to exceptions, e.g., legal retention).
• Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell data, but you can opt-out of targeted advertising or sharing for analytics.
• Limit Use of Sensitive Data: If applicable, restrict processing of sensitive information.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising rights (e.g., no price increases).

To exercise rights, email support@researchonlyclub.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject. We will verify your identity (e.g., via email confirmation) and respond within 45 days (extendable under CCPA). For agent requests, provide authorization.

Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the link in messages or by contacting us.

Do Not Track: We do not respond to browser DNT signals, but you can manage cookies (see Section 6).

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Website operation (e.g., session management).
• Analytics Cookies: Track visits and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: For targeted ads (e.g., via third-party networks).

You can manage cookies via browser settings (e.g., block or delete). Disabling may limit Website features. For more, see our Cookie Policy (linked on the Website). Under CCPA, this may involve "sharing" for targeted ads; opt-out via support@researchonlyclub.com.

The Website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it. Parents/guardians: Contact us if you believe your child has provided information.

This complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Data is processed in the United States. For users outside the U.S. (e.g., EU), transfers may occur under Standard Contractual Clauses or with your consent. GDPR users: You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port data, and object to processing. Contact our Data Protection Officer at support@researchonlyclub.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on the Website with the new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance. For material changes, we may notify you via email.

For questions, requests, or complaints, contact:

• Email: support@researchonlyclub.com
• Mailing Address: [Insert Company Address, Dallas, TX]
• Chat: Available on the Website

For CCPA requests, include details to facilitate processing. We aim to resolve issues promptly.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Disputes shall be resolved in Dallas County, Texas courts.

By using the Website, you acknowledge reading and agreeing to this Privacy Policy.