PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 01/04/2026

Fount Research (“Fount Research,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you provide when using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect only the information necessary to operate our website, process orders, and provide customer support.

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Order and transaction details
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • IP address and basic device/browser information

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data beyond what is required for lawful business operations.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your information is used solely to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Provide customer and order support
  • Communicate important updates related to your account or purchases
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and payment-processing requirements
  • Improve website functionality and security

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing

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3. PAYMENT PROCESSING

Payment information is handled exclusively by third-party payment processors that comply with industry security standards (PCI-DSS). Fount Research does not store or have direct access to full payment card details.

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4. INFORMATION SHARING

Fount Research does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information only with trusted third parties when necessary to:

  • Process payments
  • Fulfill and ship orders
  • Provide website hosting or technical support
  • Comply with legal obligations

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it solely for authorized purposes.

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5. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper site functionality
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect site functionality.

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6. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take appropriate measures to protect your data in accordance with industry standards.

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7. DATA RETENTION

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill business and legal obligations
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Resolve disputes

When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

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8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational requirements)

Requests can be submitted to support@fount-research.com.

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9. RESEARCH USE ONLY NOTICE

Fount Research operates as a Research Use Only (RUO) organization. We do not collect medical information, provide medical advice, or engage in clinical care.

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10. POLICY UPDATES

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or business operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

📧 Email: support@fount-research.com