Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Levothyroxine.com. We are committed to being transparent about how we handle information when you visit our site.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. It applies to all visitors to levothyroxine.com, regardless of where you are located.

Levothyroxine.com is an informational website based in the United States. We do not operate as a healthcare provider, pharmacy, or e-commerce store. We do not collect or store health information.

If you have questions about this policy, you can reach us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, certain technical information is collected automatically by our analytics tools and web server. This includes:

  • IP address (used to estimate general location, e.g., country or state)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URL (the page that linked you to ours)
  • Date and time of your visit

This data is collected in aggregate to help us understand how our site is used and how to improve it. We do not use this data to identify you personally.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you use our contact form, you will be asked to provide:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any message you choose to include

We only collect this information when you actively choose to submit a form. You are never required to provide personal information simply to read content on this site.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Health information, medical history, or medication details
  • Financial information or payment data
  • Government-issued ID numbers
  • Data from children under 13

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Analytics and site improvement: We analyze traffic patterns to understand which content is most useful and to identify technical issues.
  • Responding to contact submissions: If you send us a message, we use your name and email to reply to you.
  • Displaying advertising: If advertising is shown on this site, aggregate browsing data may be used to serve relevant ads (see Third-Party Services below).

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, measure traffic, and in some cases serve advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies (WordPress)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They manage session state and security tokens. They do not track you for marketing purposes.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site. Google Analytics places cookies on your browser to distinguish users and sessions. The data collected is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

Advertising Cookies
If this site displays ads through Google AdSense or other advertising networks, those networks may place cookies on your browser to show you relevant advertising. These cookies are controlled by the advertising networks, not by us.

How to Manage Cookies

You can disable or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how this site functions.

You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze site traffic. Google may process data on servers located in the United States and other countries. For details, see Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s data retention practices.

Google AdSense / Advertising Networks
If advertisements are displayed on this site, they are served by Google AdSense or similar networks. These networks use cookies and device identifiers to serve relevant ads. You can review ad personalization settings at Google’s Ad Settings.

WordPress and Hosting Provider
This site is built on WordPress and hosted by a third-party web host. Our hosting provider processes server logs, which may include IP addresses, as part of normal server operations. We select hosting providers that maintain appropriate security standards.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions: We retain name, email, and message content for up to 12 months, after which it is deleted.

Analytics data: Data collected through Google Analytics is subject to Google’s own retention policies, which you can review in your Google Analytics account settings or at support.google.com/analytics.

Server logs: Standard server access logs are typically retained for 30–90 days depending on our hosting provider’s policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. There is nothing to opt out of.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights.

EU and UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make any of the requests above, email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will respond within 30 days (or within the timeframe required by applicable law).

8. Children’s Privacy

Levothyroxine.com is intended for adults who are managing their own health or that of a family member. This site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of this site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.