Last Updated: August 20, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Weir Science (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://weirscience.com/ and use our services.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Communication preferences
- Any information you provide in contact forms or correspondence
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
- Device identifiers and characteristics
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve our website functionality
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send administrative information and updates
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activities
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we process personal data based on:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website functionality
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill services you’ve requested
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Email communication services
- Payment processing (if applicable)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activities
- Enforce our Terms of Service
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure data storage practices
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specific retention periods include:
- Account information: Until account deletion is requested
- Website analytics data: Up to 26 months
- Communication records: Up to 3 years
- Legal compliance data: As required by applicable law
8. Your Rights and Choices
General Rights
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected about you
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests).
9. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the opportunity to opt-out of such sales.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
For EU residents, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
12. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Under the CCPA, you must update your privacy policy every 12 months. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Sending email notifications for significant changes (if we have your email address)
Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Weir Science
Email: privacy@weirscience.com
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@weirscience.com
15. Definitions
- Personal Information/Personal Data: Information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with a particular individual
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, use, storage, and deletion
- Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data
- Data Subject: An individual whose personal data is processed
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. For specific legal advice, please consult with qualified legal counsel.