
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Welcome to Steed MicroBio (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website: https://www.steedmicrobio.com.
1. What Information We Collect
Information you provide: name, email, phone number, payment info (if applicable), and content submitted via contact forms or email inquiries.
Automatically collected info: IP address, device/operating system/browser data, session timestamps, click-paths, analytics cookies.
Third‑party sources: e.g., social logins or analytics providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
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To provide and improve our services
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To process purchases or requests
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To send newsletters or updates (with opt-in consent)
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For security and fraud prevention
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To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
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With your consent
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To perform a contract
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To comply with legal obligations
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For legitimate interests (e.g. improving the site or securing it)
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
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Wix as our hosting provider
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Analytics, payment, email marketing, and security vendors
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Legal authorities if required by law. No outright “sale” of data, but under laws like CCPA we may share data with service providers.
5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed on servers located outside your home country. We take steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place when transferring data internationally.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal data as long as needed to fulfill business purposes, comply with legal obligations, or as permitted by law.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:
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Access and receive a copy of your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Delete your data
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Opt out of “sale” or sharing for targeted advertising
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Withdraw consent. Requests may be submitted by email or form. We don’t discriminate for exercising rights.
8. Cookies & Tracking Tools
We use cookies, website analytics, and third-party tracking (e.g. Google Analytics) to analyze trends and personalize experiences. You can manage your cookie preferences via consent banners or browser settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us if you believe this has occurred.
10. Security Measures
We implement standard security measures, including SSL encryption and, for e‑commerce, PCI DSS compliance. We monitor services for threats and offers account protection features like 2FA.
11. Policy Changes
If we update this Privacy Policy, we’ll publish the revised version here with a new “Effective Date.” Under laws like CalOPPA and CCPA, we’ll inform you of material changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, email us at marsha@steedmicrobio.com. Provide sufficient info to locate your data. We may request identity verification to protect your privacy.

