Effective Date: September 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how [Operator Legal Name] (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information through www.drbenlynch.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Email sign-ups: your name and email address when you request free content or subscribe to educational emails and newsletters.
  • Contact and media requests: your name, email, organization, phone number, and any message content you submit.

Information collected automatically:

  • Device and browser information, IP address, approximate location, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time on site.
  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies, deployed through Google Tag Manager, for analytics and site functionality.

We do not ask for or collect genetic test results, medical records, or payment information on this Site. Please do not submit health details through our forms.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Deliver requested content and send educational emails you opted into
  • Respond to inquiries and media requests
  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site
  • Understand Site usage through aggregated analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only:

  • With service providers that host the Site, deliver email, or provide analytics, under contracts that limit their use of your data
  • With affiliated companies, such as Seeking Health, LLC, to support the services you requested
  • For legal reasons, when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Cookies and Tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out of any sharing of personal information for targeted advertising where required by law. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

The Site links to third-party sites, including Amazon, StrateGene, and MTHFR.net. Those sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases made through our links.

6. Email Communications

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, including California, Washington, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, other U.S. states, the EU, or the UK, you may have the right to:

  • Know or access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your information
  • Opt out of targeted advertising, sale, or profiling
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Appeal a denial of your request

To make a request, email privacy@drbenlynch.com. We will verify your identity before acting and respond within the time the law requires. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision. If the appeal is denied, you may contact your state Attorney General.

EU/UK visitors: we process data based on consent (for email and non-essential cookies), legitimate interests (for Site operation and security), and legal obligation. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. Email subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe, and deleted within a reasonable period after that.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have, contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and the “Effective Date” above will be updated.

12. Contact Us

drbenlynch.com
3140 Mercer Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
privacy@drbenlynch.com