Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how West Coast Compounds (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes personal information when you visit or make a purchase from westcoastcompounds.com (the “Site”), which is powered by WooCommerce, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), and other applicable U.S. privacy laws.

Notice at Collection (California Residents)
At or before the point of collection, California residents have the right to receive notice of our data practices.
We collect the categories of personal information described in Section 2 below for the purposes described in Section 4.
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation. However, we may “share” personal information (as defined under California law) for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We retain personal information for the periods described in the Data Retention section below.

1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected from:
• Visitors to our Site
• Customers who purchase products through our Site
• Individuals who contact us or interact with our Services

2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
A. Identifiers
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address
• Account login credentials
B. Personal Information Categories Listed in Cal. Civ. Code §1798.80(e)
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment-related information (processed by third parties)
C. Commercial Information
• Products purchased
• Order history
• Transaction details
D. Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity
• Browsing activity
• Pages viewed
• Products viewed or added to cart
• Session data and referring URLs
E. Geolocation Data
• Approximate location derived from IP address
F. Inferences
• Preferences and purchasing behavior derived from activity
G. Customer Communications
• Messages sent to customer support
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our Services.

3. Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from:
• You directly (e.g., orders, forms, account creation)
• Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies
• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers)
• Third-party tools (e.g., analytics and advertising platforms)

4. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the following business and commercial purposes:
• To fulfill and manage orders, payments, shipping, and returns
• To create and manage user accounts
• To provide customer service and respond to inquiries
• To improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
• To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or security incidents
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send marketing communications (where permitted by law)
• To deliver targeted advertising and measure effectiveness

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies, including:
• WooCommerce cookies (cart and session functionality)
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising technologies (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads tags)
These technologies may track your activity across different websites and services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by law.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We disclose personal information to the following categories of third parties:
• Hosting and e-commerce platform providers
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Shipping and fulfillment providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising and marketing partners
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required
All disclosures are made for legitimate business or commercial purposes.

7. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Under California law, “sharing” includes disclosing personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We may “share” the following categories:
• Identifiers
• Internet activity information
• Inferences
We share this information with advertising partners such as Meta and Google for targeted advertising purposes.
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

8. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
• Right to Know
• Right to Access
• Right to Delete
• Right to Correct
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information (if applicable)
• Right to Non-Discrimination
To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 info@westcoastcompounds.com
We will verify your identity before processing requests.

9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Retention Periods by Category:
• Identifiers: Retained for the duration of the customer relationship plus up to 4 years
• Commercial Information: Retained for up to 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
• Internet Activity Data: Retained for 12–24 months
• Geolocation Data: Retained for up to 12 months
• Customer Communications: Retained for up to 3 years after last interaction
• Account Data: Retained until account deletion plus a reasonable archival period
Retention periods may be extended as required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.

10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from such individuals.

12. Regulated Products Disclaimer (Peptides)
Certain products offered on this Site, including peptides, may be regulated substances depending on jurisdiction.
All products are sold strictly for research, laboratory, or analytical purposes only, and not for human consumption, medical use, or therapeutic application.
By purchasing from this Site, you represent and warrant that:
• You are at least 21 years of age
• You are authorized to purchase and handle such materials in your jurisdiction
• You will use products in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
We reserve the right to refuse service or cancel orders where compliance concerns arise.
Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional where appropriate.

13. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. “Shine the Light” (California Civil Code §1798.83)
California residents have the right to request information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
If applicable, you may submit a request once per calendar year by contacting us at:
📧 info@westcoastcompounds.com]

15. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, West Coast Compounds and its owners, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising out of or related to:
• Your access to or use of the Services
• Any products purchased through the Site
• Any misuse, improper handling, or unauthorized use of products, including peptides
• Any interruption or errors in the operation of the Site
In no event shall our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Services or products exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific product giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in this section shall exclude or limit liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless West Coast Compounds and its owners, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
• Your use or misuse of the Services or products
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your breach of this Privacy Policy or any other terms governing your use of the Site
• Your failure to comply with the “research use only” restrictions applicable to peptide products
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

17. Contact Information
West Coast Compounds
San Diego, CA
📧 info@westcoastcompounds.com