Overview
HelixVault ("we," "us," "our") operates as a free educational resource. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
HelixVault is a static content website. We do not run a user account system, do not store passwords, and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
The primary way we collect personal data is when you choose to subscribe to our email newsletter. When you submit your email address through our subscription form, we collect:
- Your email address
- The date and time of subscription
We do not collect your name, phone number, billing information, or any other personal identifiers through newsletter signup.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure may collect standard server log data when you visit, including:
- IP address (typically anonymized or truncated)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL
- Date and time of visit
This data is used solely for security monitoring, server performance, and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you the weekly peptide research digest (if you subscribed)
- Notify you of new guides published to the research library
- Monitor and improve site performance and security
- Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your email address to any third party. We will never use your email for anything other than the digest you signed up for.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider. Each newsletter includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You may unsubscribe at any time and we will remove your address from our list within a reasonable period (typically within 48 hours).
Cookies
HelixVault is a static website and does not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. We do not use cookies to track you across websites or to build advertising profiles.
Your browser may store standard technical data (such as session data) as part of normal web functionality, but we do not deploy any cookie-based analytics or tracking scripts.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Render — our hosting provider. Processes server logs. See Render's privacy policy.
- Google Fonts — fonts loaded from Google's CDN. Google may log font requests. See Google's privacy policy.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect any personal data we hold. Our website is served over HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@helixvault.onrender.com.
Children's Privacy
HelixVault is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at: privacy@helixvault.onrender.com