1. Introduction
At Selleck Chemicals LLC ("Selleckchem," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to transparency and to providing you with a seamless, secure, and personalized online experience. To achieve this, we utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) on our website, www.selleckchem.com.
This Cookie Policy explains the nature of these technologies, why we use them to accelerate your research procurement process, and your rights to control their use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing unique identifiers that are transferred to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and perform essential functions.
We use two primary types of cookies:
- ⢠Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser only until you leave the Site. They are essential for maintaining your session during a single visit (e.g., keeping items in your shopping cart while you browse different protocols).
- ⢠Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a longer period or until you manually delete them. They allow us to recognize you as a returning researcher, remembering your language preferences, shipping region, and login details for future visits.
3. How We Use Cookies (Cookie Categories)
We categorize the cookies used on our Site into the following distinct groups based on their function:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its core features, such as accessing secure areas (My Account) and processing transactions.
- Why they matter: Without these cookies, services you have requestedâsuch as "Add to Cart," "Checkout," or downloading technical data sheetsâcannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be switched off in our systems.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which products are most relevant to the scientific community, how visitors move around the site, and identify any technical issues.
- Data handling: All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use tools like Google Analytics to synthesize this data, helping us optimize the user journey for faster product discovery.
C. Functionality & Personalization Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages (e.g., live chat support).
- Why they matter: We use this service to understand website traffic and webpage usage. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. For more information on Google's privacy practices, please visit Google Privacy & Terms.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies
In addition to our proprietary cookies, we collaborate with a select ecosystem of trusted third-party partners to report usage statistics and improve our services.
- Google Analytics: They allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide more enhanced, personal features. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Please note that Selleckchem has no control over the cookies set by third parties. We encourage you to check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We respect your right to privacy. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you have the power to control your preferences.
Browser Settings: You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Please be aware that blocking Strictly Necessary Cookies may impact your ability to fully utilize our Site, such as accessing your order history or completing a purchase. To manage cookies, please refer to the "Help" section of your browser:
Opt-Out Tools: To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business operations. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on the Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
