Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Research Supply Co. operates this store and website to provide you with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). As we are powered by Shopify, this policy describes how we collect and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our store.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that identifies or can be linked to you. This includes:

Contact Details: Name, billing/shipping address, phone number, and email.
Financial Information: Payment card details and transaction history (processed securely via Shopify).
Device Information: IP address, browser type, and network connection details.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We utilize your data to fulfill our contract with you and maintain our professional standards:

Order Fulfillment: Processing payments, arranging discreet shipping, and providing order confirmations.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Authenticating accounts and monitoring for malicious activity to ensure a secure shopping experience.
Customer Support: Responding to inquiries and maintaining our business relationship.

3. DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES

We disclose information only for legitimate business purposes:

Shopify: Our primary service provider for store hosting and payment processing.
Fulfillment Partners: Specifically for the purpose of discreetly shipping your research supplies.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable U.S. laws or respond to valid legal processes.

4. DOMESTIC DATA OPERATIONS

Research Supply Co. operates strictly within the United States. While Shopify may process data via their global infrastructure, our services are intended for domestic U.S. residents only.

5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

6. SECURITY AND RETENTION

We maintain your order information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete it. While we implement rigorous security measures, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.