Privacy Policy - k2spice.us.com

1. Purpose

This Privacy Policy describes how K2spice.us.com collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website.
Our site exists for educational and research purposes only. We do not sell, distribute, or promote any illegal products or controlled substances. All information provided is for public awareness and academic research.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide:
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Name, email address, or other contact details (e.g., when submitting research inquiries or feedback)
Voluntary survey responses or academic participation forms
Uploaded documents or comments

b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit K2spice.us.com, our servers automatically collect:

IP address and browser type
Device information and operating system
Date/time of visit and pages viewed
Cookies or similar technologies for site analytics and functionality

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Collected Information

We use collected data to:

Operate and improve our website and research platform
Respond to inquiries or feedback
Conduct academic or statistical analysis (in de-identified or aggregated form)
Monitor site performance and security
Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use data to promote or facilitate the sale of any illegal or controlled substances.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

For users from regions such as the EU or UK under GDPR, we rely on:

Your consent (e.g., when you contact us or opt in to a newsletter)
Our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving the website
Legal obligations when required by law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only:

With contracted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email providers)
With academic or research collaborators (only in anonymized form)
To comply with legal requests, subpoenas, or government investigations
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

We do not sell or trade your personal information for commercial purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described above
Comply with applicable record-keeping laws
Support legitimate research or statistical analysis

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [privacy@K2spice.us.com].

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
While we take these precautions, no internet transmission or storage method is entirely secure.

8. Cookies and Tracking

K2spray.us.com uses cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve content.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or through our cookie notice, where available.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access or request a copy of your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Object to processing or withdraw consent

Requests can be made by emailing [privacy@K2spice.us.com].
We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR).

10. Children’s Privacy

K2spice.us.com is not intended for minors under 13 years old (or 16 where applicable).
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If you believe we have collected such information, contact us for removal.

11. External Links

Our website may link to third-party websites for reference or citation. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review those sites’ policies before sharing information.

12. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.