CompoundReference is an independent educational website providing reference‑based information related to performance‑associated compounds discussed in fitness and bodybuilding contexts. This Privacy Policy explains how limited personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through CompoundReference and does not apply to external websites or services that may be linked from this site.
CompoundReference does not require account creation, subscriptions, or user registration in order to access content.
Information We Collect
CompoundReference does not collect personal information by default.
Personal data may be voluntarily provided by users who choose to contact us through the contact form. In such cases, the information collected may include your name and email address, along with any message content you choose to submit.
Submission of this information is entirely optional and initiated by the user.
Purpose of Data Collection
Information submitted through the contact form is used solely for legitimate communication purposes, including responding to inquiries, addressing feedback, or clarifying questions related to website content or editorial processes.
CompoundReference does not use submitted information for marketing, advertising, or promotional outreach.
Analytics and Cookies
CompoundReference uses Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with the website. This analytics service may collect non‑identifying technical information such as device type, browser version, pages visited, referral sources, and approximate geographic location.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. These cookies help analyze website usage patterns and improve site structure and content quality. CompoundReference does not use analytics data to identify individual users.
The information collected through analytics is aggregated and anonymized to the extent possible.
Legal Basis and Consent
Information is processed based on user consent or legitimate operational purposes, as applicable under relevant privacy laws. Users should not submit sensitive health, medical, or substance‑related information through the contact form.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
CompoundReference does not engage in targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or data brokerage activities.
Limited data may be processed by third‑party service providers only as necessary to operate the website, such as analytics services or hosting infrastructure. These providers are used solely for functional purposes and are not authorized to use data for independent purposes.
Data Retention
Personal information submitted through the contact form is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to the inquiry or maintain minimal records related to website communication.
Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of Google Analytics and is used only for internal performance evaluation.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are implemented to protect submitted information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users submit information at their own discretion.
User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding personal information, including the right to request access to or deletion of data you have voluntarily submitted.
Requests related to personal data may be made using the contact form on the website.
External Links
This website may include links to third‑party websites for reference or informational purposes. CompoundReference is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external sites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third‑party websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, analytics usage, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised content taking effect immediately upon publication.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this website, you may contact us using the contact form available on the site.
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed for accuracy and clarity on January 9, 2026.