Privacy Policy

Your Genetic Wellness™ (“YGW,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and giving you meaningful control over your personal and genetic information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use our website, services, and genetic wellness testing products.

This policy applies to visitors, customers, and users of our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following information when you interact with us:

• Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
• Account login credentials
• Order, payment, and shipping information
• Customer support communications
• Consent and preference selections
• Optional health-related context you choose to share

B. Genetic Information

If you purchase a Your Genetic Wellness™ test, we collect:

• DNA data derived from your at-home oral swab
• Genetic variants analyzed for general wellness purposes
• Test identifiers associated with your kit

Your genetic data is used only for the purposes described in this policy and with your consent.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and interaction data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Provide and deliver our services and reports
• Generate your genetic wellness insights
• Communicate about orders, results, and updates
• Improve our products, services, and user experience
• Maintain security, fraud prevention, and compliance
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use your genetic data to diagnose disease or provide medical treatment.

3. Genetic Data Use Limitations

Your genetic information is:

• Used only for general wellness insights
• Not used for diagnosis, treatment, or medical decision-making
• Not sold, rented, or licensed to third parties
• Not used for advertising or marketing targeting
• Not shared with employers, insurers, or data brokers

We do not conduct research with your identifiable genetic data without your explicit consent.

4. Privacy Controls & Your Choices

You have control over your information

A. Consent Controls

You may:

• Choose whether to activate your kit
• Decide whether to receive ongoing wellness updates
• Control optional communications

B. Access & Portability

You may request:

• Access to your personal data
• A copy of your genetic results
• Export of applicable information

C. Deletion & Account Closure

You may request:

• Deletion of your account
• Destruction of your remaining biological sample
• Deletion of your genetic data, subject to legal retention requirements

Requests can be submitted through your account or by contacting us directly.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information only with:

• CLIA-certified laboratory partners processing your test
• Secure service providers supporting operations (e.g., hosting, payment processing)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All partners are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

6. HIPAA Notice

Your Genetic Wellness™ operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer wellness service and is not a covered entity under HIPAA for most activities.

However, when information is handled by a HIPAA-covered laboratory or healthcare professional, applicable HIPAA safeguards apply. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with HIPAA-informed best practices.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable and appropriate safeguards, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Secure laboratory and data handling procedures
• Regular security assessments

No system can guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your information using industry-standard measures.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal and genetic information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services you request
• Meet legal, regulatory, and operational requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion at any time, subject to lawful retention obligations.

9. Texas & U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Access and correct your information
• Delete personal data
• Opt out of certain data uses

Texas residents are protected under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). We honor applicable state privacy laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 without parental consent. If you believe a minor has provided information, contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Changes to This Policy

Privacy Officer
Your Genetic Wellness™
Houston, Texas
Email: privacy@yourgeneticwellness.com