Effective Date

Last updated: September 5, 2025

Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy describes how Alexandria Apothecary Archive (the "Site"), accessible at antiquesinalexandria.net, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information about visitors and users in the United States of America. It applies to information collected online through the Site and any related communications we initiate or receive in connection with the Site. This Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party websites or services that may be linked from the Site.

About Us

Alexandria Apothecary Archive provides evidence-based information on modern pharmaceuticals, medications, diseases, and supplements. The Site is owned by Dorian Salkett, 450 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States. You may contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact details such as name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you contact us, subscribe to communications, or request information.
• Content of communications you send to us, including feedback, inquiries, or user-submitted content.
• Account or preference information if we enable account creation or newsletter preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data such as pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, time and date stamps, and other actions on the Site.
• Device and technical data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, language, and approximate location derived from IP address.
• Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to remember settings, analyze traffic, detect fraud, and personalize content. See the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section.

Information From Third Parties

• Service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, security) that collect or process information on our behalf.
• Publicly available sources and social media, if you interact with us there.

Sensitive Personal Information

We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information (e.g., precise geolocation, government identifiers, financial account numbers, health or medical details) through the Site. Do not submit sensitive information to us. If you voluntarily include such information in communications, we will use it only as necessary to respond to your request, secure our services, comply with law, or as otherwise permitted, and we will not use or disclose it for additional purposes without your consent where required.

How We Use Personal Information

• Providing, operating, and improving the Site and its content.
• Responding to inquiries, requests, and support needs.
• Personalizing content and user experience and remembering preferences.
• Monitoring performance, debugging, and detecting security incidents and fraud.
• Conducting analytics and measuring usage to enhance quality and relevance.
• Complying with legal obligations, enforcing terms, and protecting our rights, users, and the public.
• With your consent or direction, for other disclosed purposes.

Notice at Collection for California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), we provide the following notice at or before collection:

Categories of Personal Information Collected

• Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address, device identifiers).
• Internet or other electronic network activity information (e.g., browsing, interaction with the Site).
• Geolocation data (coarse location from IP address).
• Inferences drawn from the above to improve Site content and performance.

We do not intentionally collect Sensitive Personal Information as defined by the CPRA. If incidentally received (e.g., via email), we limit its use as described above.

Sources of Personal Information

Directly from you, automatically from your device and browser, and from service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, security).

Purposes for Collection and Use

As described in the "How We Use Personal Information" section.

Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes disclosed, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Criteria include the nature of the data, the purpose of processing, security needs, and applicable legal requirements.

Selling or Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We may "share" personal information (as defined by CPRA) with analytics and advertising partners to provide cross-context behavioral advertising and to measure performance. You may opt out of such sharing as described in the "Your Privacy Rights and Choices" section. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

Disclosure of Personal Information

• Service providers and contractors that perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, customer support) under contractual confidentiality and use limitations.
• Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale, subject to this Policy or a successor policy with materially similar protections.
• Legal and compliance recipients as required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
• With your direction or consent.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

General Rights

• Access/Know: Request confirmation and a copy of personal information we maintain about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing/Targeted Advertising: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and of targeted advertising.
• Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use or disclose Sensitive Personal Information for purposes requiring a right to limit under CPRA; if that changes, we will provide appropriate notices.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

• Submit a request by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Request" and describe the right you wish to exercise.
• To opt out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising, email us with the subject line "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and include the browser(s) and device(s) you use with our Site so we can honor your preferences.
• Verification: We may request information sufficient to verify your identity and authority (e.g., email verification, reasonable matching information). Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization and we may verify the consumer’s identity and confirm authorization.
• Response Time: We endeavor to respond within 45 days of receipt of a verifiable request (and may extend once by an additional 45 days where reasonably necessary, with notice).
• Appeals (VA/CO/CT): If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision email with "Privacy Appeal" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

State-Specific Disclosures

• California: The rights above apply to California residents under the CCPA/CPRA.
• Virginia/Colorado/Connecticut/Utah: You may have rights to access, correct, delete, obtain a portable copy, and opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and certain profiling. Use the contact method above.
• Nevada: We do not sell covered information as defined under Nevada law. You may submit a request to opt out of sale by contacting us at our email address.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Types include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies for core functionality and security.
• Functional Cookies to remember settings and improve experience.
• Analytics Cookies to measure usage and performance.
• Advertising/Personalization Cookies to provide relevant content and measure effectiveness.

Your Choices:

• Browser controls: You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. This may impact Site functionality.
• Opt-out requests: Email us to opt out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising as described above.
• Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser broadcasts a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of sale/sharing for that browser, to the extent required by applicable law.

Do Not Track

Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) signals. There is no industry consensus for responding to DNT. We currently respond to Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as described above and otherwise handle tracking consistent with this Policy.

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to help protect personal information, including encryption in transit where feasible, access controls, least-privilege practices, logging, and vendor due diligence. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide the Site, meet legal and accounting requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, we will delete, de-identify, or anonymize the information in accordance with our procedures and applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

Health Information

We are not a medical provider and the Site does not create a provider-patient relationship. We are not a covered entity or business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Do not submit protected health information (PHI) to the Site. Any medical or health-related content is for informational purposes only.

International Users

The Site is operated in the United States and intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions, which may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Site may include links to or integrations with third-party websites, content, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.

User-Generated Content

If the Site enables comments, forums, or other public features, information you post may be publicly available. Do not share personal information you prefer to keep private.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Alexandria Apothecary Archive
Attn: Privacy
450 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Email: [email protected]