Last Updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how leanbiomem.com (“we”, “our”, “the site”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
When you visit our site, our hosting provider automatically collects server log data including IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and session duration. This data is collected automatically for all visitors and is used for site security monitoring, performance optimisation, and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not sold to third parties and is not used to build individual user profiles for marketing purposes.
We use three categories of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) track page views, session duration, and traffic sources in anonymised aggregate form — no personally identifiable information is processed through our analytics setup. Affiliate tracking cookies are placed by ClickBank when you click an affiliate link; these allow us to receive a commission if you subsequently purchase. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling affiliate tracking cookies does not affect your browsing experience or the price you pay for any product.
Information collected is used to: analyse site traffic and improve content quality; ensure affiliate tracking functions correctly; respond to contact form and email enquiries; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your information for personalised advertising.
We use Google Analytics for traffic analysis — Google’s privacy policy governs their data handling. Purchases made through our affiliate links are processed by ClickBank — their privacy policy governs purchase transactions. Links to external sites (PubMed, Mayo Clinic, NIDDK, official product website) are governed by those sites’ own privacy policies.
If you access this site from the European Economic Area, your rights under GDPR include: the right to access personal data we hold about you, the right to correction and deletion, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent. Our legal basis for analytics processing is legitimate interest. For GDPR requests, contact contact@leanbiomem.com.
California residents under CCPA have the right to request disclosure of personal information collected, request deletion, and opt out of sale. We do not sell personal information. To exercise CCPA rights, contact contact@leanbiomem.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Contact contact@leanbiomem.com if you believe a child has submitted data to this site.
Server log data is retained for 90 days and then automatically deleted. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months in aggregate anonymised form. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months unless an ongoing editorial matter requires longer retention. We do not retain personally identifiable information beyond what is required to respond to direct enquiries.
We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be noted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For questions about this privacy policy, contact contact@leanbiomem.com.
For all privacy-related requests including data access, correction, deletion, portability requests, or complaints about data handling, contact contact@leanbiomem.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We aim to respond within 72 hours and to fulfil verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law (45 days for CCPA, 30 days for GDPR with one possible extension). We do not charge fees for standard privacy requests. We may request identity verification before fulfilling requests involving access to or deletion of personal data to ensure we are responding to the genuine data subject. For more information about your rights under applicable privacy law, see the FTC’s consumer privacy guidance.
Privacy is a serious responsibility that we do not take lightly. While we are a small editorial website rather than a large data company, the principles of transparency, minimal collection, and user control that underpin good privacy practice are not a function of company size — they are a function of ethical commitment. If you have any concerns about how your information is handled when you visit this site, please contact contact@leanbiomem.com and we will address your concern directly and promptly.