Effective Date: May 13, 2022
Fenbendazole.org is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and what rights you have — whether you are visiting from the United States, the European Union/EEA, or anywhere else in the world.
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are (Data Controller)
Site: Fenbendazole.org
Contact / Data Controller: info@fenbendazole.org
Fenbendazole.org is an independently operated informational and community resource. We do not manufacture, sell, or distribute fenbendazole or any other product. For all privacy-related inquiries — including exercising your data rights — contact us at the email above.
What Data We Collect and Why
We collect only the minimum personal data necessary to operate this Site. The table below summarises the categories of data, their sources, purposes, and legal bases.
| Data Category | What We Collect | Source | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR/UK GDPR) | Legal Basis (CCPA Category) |
| Newsletter email | Email address | You (voluntary sign-up) | Send newsletter updates | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | Identifiers |
| Comment/Q&A submissions | Username or display name, submitted text | You (voluntary submission) | Publish and moderate community content | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | Identifiers; Internet/Network Activity |
| Analytics data | IP address (anonymised), browser type, OS, pages visited, session duration, referral URL | Automatically, via Google Analytics | Understand site usage and improve content | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) / consent where required | Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity |
| Language preference | Cookie value only | Automatically, via WPML | Remember your preferred language | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | N/A (non-identifying) |
| Security / CDN data | IP address, request metadata | Automatically, via Cloudflare | DDoS protection, site performance | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | Identifiers |
| Newsletter subscription status | Boolean flag (subscribed/unsubscribed) | Automatically, via newsletter plugin | Manage popup display | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | N/A |
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health records, financial data, Social Security numbers, biometric identifiers, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or precise geolocation data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Site uses the following cookies and technologies.
| Technology | Cookie Name(s) | Type | Purpose | Retention |
| Google Analytics (MonsterInsights) | _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Analytics (non-essential) | Anonymous visitor statistics | Up to 2 years 24 hours |
| WPML | _icl_current_language | Functional (essential) | Language preference | Session / 1 year |
| Newsletter plugin | Subscription status flag | Functional | Suppress repeated popups | Session |
| Cloudflare | __cflb, __cfduid | Security (essential) | Bot protection, CDN performance | Session / 1 year |
| Ocean Social Sharing | Third-party scripts on click | Third-party | Social sharing functionality | Depends on social network |
EU/EEA and UK visitors: Non-essential cookies (analytics, social sharing) are placed only after you have given explicit consent via our cookie consent banner. You can modify or withdraw cookie preferences at any time by clicking the [Cookie Settings] link in the footer. Declining non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site.
US visitors (California — CCPA/CPRA): Google Analytics may constitute “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising purposes under the CPRA. You have the right to opt out. See Section 8 (California Residents) for how to exercise this right.
How We Use Your Data
We use personal data only for the purposes stated at the time of collection:
- Newsletter: To send you periodic educational updates about fenbendazole research, community news, and new site content. We never sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Community content (comments/Q&A): To display, moderate, and maintain community contributions on the Site.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site, identify popular content, and improve the quality and structure of educational resources.
- Security: To protect the Site and its visitors from malicious traffic, spam, and denial-of-service attacks.
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our Terms of Use.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data | Retention Period |
| Newsletter email address | Until you unsubscribe; deleted within 30 days of request |
| Comment/Q&A submissions | For as long as the content remains published, or upon request for deletion |
| Analytics data (Google Analytics) | 26 months (Google default; anonymised after collection) |
| Server/security logs (Cloudflare) | Up to 30 days |
| Cookie consent records | 3 years (for compliance auditing) |
We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary for the purposes described above. California residents may request access to data collected prior to the 12-month window, back to January 1, 2022, consistent with updated CCPA regulations.
Third Parties and Data Sharing
We share limited data with the following service providers strictly for the purposes of operating this Site:
| Third Party | Role | Data Shared | Transfer Safeguard |
| Google LLC (Analytics) | Analytics processor | Anonymised usage data | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)[^2] |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | CDN and security | IP addresses, request metadata | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)[^2] |
| Newsletter plugin / hosting server | Newsletter delivery | Email addresses | Data held on Site hosting server[^2] |
| WPML (OnTheGoSystems) | Language localisation | Language preference cookie | No personal data transferred |
| YouTube (Google LLC) | Embedded video hosting | IP address, viewing behaviour when video is played | Google Privacy Policy applies[^2] |
| Social networks (on click) | Social sharing | Shared when you click a share button | Respective platform’s privacy policy applies |
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not disclose personal data to data brokers, advertisers, or any entity for direct marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
This Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from the EU/EEA or UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards:
- Google LLC and Cloudflare, Inc.: Transfer conducted under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- All third-party processors are required to maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.
California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of what personal information we have collected, the sources, purposes, and third parties it has been shared with (including data collected prior to 12 months ago, back to January 1, 2022).
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell personal information. However, Google Analytics may constitute “sharing” for cross-context behavioural advertising. To opt out, use the enable a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser — we honour GPC signals.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your privacy rights will not result in denial of service or different treatment.
To submit a request: Email info@fenbendazole.org or use the web form at Contact Us. We will respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following CCPA categories of personal information: Identifiers (email, IP address); Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity (analytics data). We have not sold personal information.
EU/EEA and UK Residents — GDPR Rights
If you are in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the GDPR / UK GDPR.
- Right of access (Art. 15): Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18): Ask us to pause processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., analytics).
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., newsletter, cookies) without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You may complain to your national data protection authority (e.g., your local DPA, or the ICO in the UK at ico.org.uk).
To exercise any right: Email info@fenbendazole.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Newsletter consent: Your newsletter consent is independent of any other data processing. You may withdraw it at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or emailing info@fenbendazole.org.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (US) or 16 (EU/EEA, where national law requires higher age for consent). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to this Site, please contact info@fenbendazole.org immediately and we will delete it.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Cloudflare DDoS protection and access controls
- Limited access to personal data by Site operators
- Regular review of third-party processor security
No system is completely secure. If you have concerns about a potential security incident, please contact info@fenbendazole.org.
External Links and Embedded Content
This Site contains links to third-party websites and embedded YouTube videos. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. When you leave Fenbendazole.org, you are subject to the privacy policy of the destination site. Clicking social share buttons may transfer data to the relevant social network.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect when posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice where required by law. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. Annual review is conducted to maintain compliance with evolving US state and EU/UK privacy laws.
Contact
All privacy requests, rights exercises, complaints, and enquiries should be directed to:
Email: info@fenbendazole.org
Response time: Within 30 days (EU/EEA/UK) or 45 days (US/other)
This Privacy Policy should be read alongside the Fenbendazole.org Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer.
