Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Who We Are
Holistic Nootropics ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website holisticnootropics.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact information — when you contact us via email
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URL (collected via analytics, when consented to)
- Device information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The following table lists all cookies used on this site:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
hn_cookie_consent | Holistic Nootropics | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | Persistent |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (24h) | Analytics | 24 hours |
ShareASale cookies | ShareASale | Tracks affiliate referrals for Nootropics Depot and other programs | Affiliate | Varies (up to 60 days) |
Impact cookies | Impact | Tracks affiliate referrals for Thorne and Momentous | Affiliate | Varies (up to 30 days) |
RCD Bio cookies | RCD Bio | Tracks affiliate referrals for research chemical products | Affiliate | Varies |
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality (e.g., cookie consent preferences). These do not require consent.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the site. These are only set after you provide consent via our cookie banner.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link, the following third-party vendors may set cookies to track referrals:
- ShareASale — used by Nootropics Depot and other affiliate programs
- Impact — used by Thorne and Momentous affiliate programs
- RCD Bio — used for research chemical product referrals
Affiliate tracking cookies are non-essential and require your explicit consent before being set.
How to Manage Your Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. This will re-open the cookie consent panel where you can enable or disable each category.
You can also clear cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Newsletter and Email Communications
When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is collected and processed by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), our email service provider.
- Double opt-in: New subscribers receive a confirmation email and must click a link to verify their subscription.
- What we send: Weekly nootropic breakdowns, research summaries, and product recommendations.
- Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can also contact us directly to be removed.
- Data stored: Email address, subscription date, consent timestamp, and email engagement metrics (opens, clicks).
Kit's privacy practices are governed by their privacy policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter (if subscribed)
- To respond to your inquiries
- To analyze site usage and improve our content
- To track affiliate referrals (with consent)
Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Users)
- Consent — for newsletter subscription, analytics tracking, and affiliate cookies
- Legitimate interest — for essential site functionality and security
Your Rights (EU/EEA Users)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent — withdraw previously given consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@holisticnootropics.com.
Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our site infrastructure and some affiliate network partners are located.
For transfers of personal data from the EU/EEA to the United States, we rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable, and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission as the legal mechanism to ensure adequate data protection for international transfers.
Our third-party processors (Mailchimp, Google, Cloudflare, ShareASale, Impact) maintain their own data transfer safeguards as described in their respective privacy policies.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data — aggregated and anonymized, retained for 26 months
- Cookie consent records — stored locally in your browser, cleared when you clear browser data
- Contact inquiries — retained for 2 years unless you request deletion
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Kit (newsletter delivery)
- Google Analytics (site analytics, with consent)
- ShareASale, Impact, RCD Bio (affiliate tracking)
- Cloudflare (CDN and security)
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: info@holisticnootropics.com