Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2026 · Effective: May 17, 2026

Kinotype, LLC (“Kinotype“) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

We collect:

• Account information — username, email, optional profile details when you register.
• Order information — shipping address, billing details, products ordered, lot numbers received.
• Payment information — processed by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers.
• Site usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site (via cookies and analytics).
• Communications — emails you send us, support requests, newsletter subscriptions.

2. How we use it

• Process and fulfill orders, including shipping and lot traceability.
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates, COA notifications).
• Send optional research notes if you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Maintain Site security and prevent fraud.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing

We share data only with:

• Service providers — hosting (Hostinger), email delivery, payment processing, analytics. These vendors are bound to use your data only to provide services to us.
• Carriers — USPS, UPS, FedEx for shipping. They receive only the address details needed to deliver.
• Legal requirements — if compelled by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

We do not sell or rent personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

4. Cookies and analytics

We use first-party cookies for cart functionality, login sessions, and language preference. We may use analytics tools (e.g., privacy-respecting traffic analytics) to understand which pages researchers find useful. You can disable cookies in your browser; some Site features may not work without them.

5. Data retention

We keep order records for as long as required by tax and accounting law (typically 7 years in the US). Account data is retained until you delete your account. You can request deletion at any time by emailing us.

6. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete your account and personal data (subject to legal record-keeping requirements).
• Opt out of marketing communications (transactional emails will continue).
• Receive a portable copy of your data.

Email privacy@kinotype.shop to exercise any of these rights.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures: HTTPS for all Site traffic, hashed passwords, application passwords for API access, two-factor authentication on admin accounts, and regular security audits via Wordfence. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

8. Children

The Site is intended for use by qualified researchers age 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that we have collected information from a person under 21, we will delete it promptly.

9. International users

Kinotype operates from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We will notify registered users by email of material changes.

11. Contact

Questions or requests regarding privacy? Email privacy@kinotype.shop or write to: Kinotype, LLC, McAllen, Texas, USA.

This Privacy Policy applies to data collected through kinotype.shop only.