1. Our Privacy Principle
CleanFormulation operates from a simple moral ground: knowledge must never come at the cost of personal privacy. We aim to collect only the information necessary for site operation and research communication, and we limit sharing to legal requirements or essential technical services.
"Transparency is not a feature, it’s a form of respect."
This page details what information we collect, how it’s used, and how you can control or request deletion of your data.
2. What Information We Collect
Our website is designed to be information-first, not data-hungry. However, certain technical and voluntary information may be collected to ensure smooth operation:
- Basic technical logs: IP address (anonymized), browser type, and device information for analytics and security.
- Cookies: Only essential cookies for page performance and optional consent-based analytics.
- Contact forms: If you voluntarily contact us, your email and name are stored only for the purpose of reply.
- No purchase data: CleanFormulation does not sell products; hence, no billing or payment data is collected.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected is used solely for improving user experience and maintaining website integrity. Examples include:
- Diagnosing server errors and improving accessibility.
- Understanding which topics help users most.
- Replying to research-related inquiries.
We never sell or rent your data to third parties. Period.
4. Third-Party Services
CleanFormulation may use a few trusted third-party tools (such as hosting providers or analytics) that comply with modern data protection standards, including GDPR and CCPA.
Each vendor is vetted for privacy compliance. We ensure:
- No personal profiling or advertising trackers.
- Minimal retention periods for technical data.
- Encrypted transmission through HTTPS at all times.
6. Your Rights & Control
You have full rights to control your data. Under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR and similar frameworks), you may:
- Request a copy of any data we hold about you.
- Ask for correction or deletion of that data.
- Withdraw consent for optional analytics.
To exercise these rights, simply email us at privacy@cleanformulation.com.
7. Data Security
All site connections use SSL (HTTPS) encryption. Hosting servers employ regular updates, firewall monitoring, and restricted administrative access.
Backups are stored with encryption and limited retention periods. No personal data is stored longer than necessary for website operation or compliance.
8. Children’s Privacy
CleanFormulation content is created for general audiences, including educators and consumers. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
If you believe we may have accidentally collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately for prompt removal.
9. Policy Updates
Privacy standards evolve. So does this page. Every update will reflect:
- Clear version date and summary of changes.
- No retroactive enforcement on prior consent.
The most current version is always available here on this URL.
10. Ethical Commitment
"To research is to respect, and that includes respecting the privacy of every reader."
CleanFormulation maintains internal oversight of privacy practices as part of its research governance and ethical standards. This is not an outsourced compliance page; it’s an ethical commitment.
Messages are reviewed for their stated purpose and are not used for automated profiling or advertising. No advertising databases analyze your behavior. This site exists for one reason, to make ingredient science clear for everyday people.
11. Contact for Privacy Queries
If you have concerns, questions, or requests regarding your privacy, please reach out:
CleanFormulation Privacy Teamprivacy@cleanformulation.com
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