Privacy policy
RestScience Privacy Policy | Last Updated: June 8, 2026
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to RestScience. We are a science-backed sleep and wellness brand based in Marion , Ohio, operating at https://restscience.orgWe sell physical sleep and wellness products through our online store, which is powered by Shopify.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit our store or interact with us, how we use that information, who we share it with, and what rights you have. We've written it in plain language so it's easy to understand — but it's still designed to reflect our genuine commitment to protecting your privacy.By using our website or placing an order with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you don't agree, please don't use our site or provide us with your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways depending on how you interact with us.
Information You Give Us Directl
When you create an account, place an order, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide: — so we know who you are and can personalize — for order confirmations, shipping updates, and (if you opt in) marketing emails
Shipping and billing address— to fulfill and deliver your order
Phone number — if provided, for order-related communication
Payment Information
When you make a purchase, payment is processed securely by Shopify Payments or another Shopify-approved payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment details on our servers.All payment data is handled in accordance with PCI-DSS standards by our payment processors.
Browsing and Device Data
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
Your IP address and approximate location (city/country level)
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system
Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and links you click
The website that referred you to our store
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (described further in Section 4) and via tools like Google Analytics.
Information from Cookies and Tracking Tools
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site, serve relevant ads, and improve your shopping experience. See Section 4 for full details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Processing and fulfilling orders— including payment processing, packaging, and shipping your products to you
Sending transactional emails such as order confirmations, shipping notifications, and customer service responses. These are necessary to complete your purchase and cannot be opted out of while an order is active
Sending marketing emails</strong> — if you've opted in to our mailing list, we'll send you promotional content, product announcements, and wellness tips. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
Improving our website and product offerings — we analyze browsing data to understand what's working on our site and where we can improve
Running targeted advertising — we use data (including cookies and pixel data) to serve relevant ads to you on platforms like Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and to measure the effectiveness of those adsPreventing fraud and maintaining security— we may use certain data to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions or unauthorized activity
Complying with legal obligations — such as tax reporting, accounting, or responding to lawful government requests
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary / Functional Cookies — These are required for our store to operate. They keep you logged in, maintain your shopping cart, and enable checkout. You cannot opt out of these without affecting your ability to use the site.
Analytics Cookies — We use strong Google Analytics to understand how visitors navigate our site, which pages are most popular, and where users come from. This helps us improve the experience for everyone. Data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized and aggregated where possible
Advertising / Targeting CookiesWe use the Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads tags to track conversions, build custom audiences, and deliver targeted ads based on your browsing behavior. These cookies may track you across other websites and platforms.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here's how for common browsers:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our store, including your ability to complete a purchase.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the href="https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on</a>. To opt out of interest-based advertising by Google, visit <a href="https://adssettings.google.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Ads Settings</a>. To opt out of Meta's tracking for advertising purposes, visit your <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook Ad Preferences</a>.
5. How We Share Your Information</h2>
We do not sell your personal information to data brokers or third parties for their own marketing purposes. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
— Our store is hosted on Shopify. Shopify processes your order data, payment information, and account data on our behalf. Shopify's privacy practices are governed by their own <a href="https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Privacy Policy/Email Marketing Platform</strong> — We use a third-party email marketing service to send newsletters and promotional emails to subscribers. Your name and email address may be stored and processed on that platform. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Google Analytics — We share anonymized browsing data with Google to understand website usage and performance. Google may process this data in accordance with their <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Privacy PolicyMeta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads— We share certain behavioral and purchase event data (via pixels and tags) with Meta and Google to run targeted advertising campaigns and measure ad performance. These platforms may combine this data with information they hold about you from other sources.
Shipping and Fulfillment Partners</strong> — We share your name and delivery address with shipping carriers (such as UPS, USPS, or FedEx) solely to deliver your order.Legal Compliance — We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RestScience, our customers, or others.
Business Transfers — If RestScience is acquired, merged with, or substantially transfers its assets to another company, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website if such a transfer occurs.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
Order and transaction data (including your name, address, and purchase history) is retained for 7 years to comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements.
Marketing data (email addresses on our mailing list) is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. After you opt out, we retain a suppression record of your email address to honor your opt-out and prevent accidental re-enrollment.
Browsing and analytics data is retained according to the data retention settings of Google Analytics (typically up to 26 months).
Customer support communications are retained for a reasonable period to resolve disputes and improve our service.
When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights over your personal information. We respect these rights for all our customers, regardless of location.