Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 May 2025

Effective Date: 7^th November 2023

Last Updated: 5^th February 2025

Company Name: Leucine Rich Bio Pvt. Ltd.

Product/Service: BugSpeaks® Gut Microbiome Test

At Leucine Rich Bio Pvt. Ltd., we are deeply committed to protecting your personal data and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our product, BugSpeaks®-a gut microbiome testing and analysis service.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through the BugSpeaks® test and related services, whether online or offline, by Leucine Rich Bio Pvt. Ltd. ("we", "us", or "our").

2. Information We Collect

To provide personalized gut microbiome analysis, we collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Identifiers:

Full name
Date of birth
Gender
Contact details (email, phone number, address)

b. Health & Lifestyle Information

Height and weight
Dietary patterns and preferred meal types
Smoking and alcohol consumption habits
Exercise routines
Diagnosed medical conditions and medications

c. Sample & Biological Data

Stool sample for gut microbiome analysis
Sample ID (linked securely to your personal data)

d. Data from Minors

We may collect data from individuals as young as 5 years old for analysis, with verified parental or guardian consent if under 18.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

To perform gut microbiome analysis and generate personalized reports
To provide health and wellness recommendations based on test results
To contact you regarding your test status, results, or follow-ups
To improve our services and conduct internal research using anonymized data

4. Robust Data Safeguards

Leucine Rich Bio implements strict technical and organizational safeguards to ensure data privacy and security:

Data Encryption: All personal and health data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Controlled Access: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data, and all such personnel are bound by confidentiality agreements.
De-identification: Personally identifiable information such as name, address, and specific dates (except year) is removed to create anonymized datasets for research or analysis.
Secure Infrastructure: Data is stored in secure, access-controlled systems monitored for potential threats.
Continuous Monitoring: We regularly audit and update our security practices to keep up with industry standards.

5. Compliance with Privacy Standards

We comply with applicable national and international data protection laws, including:

Indian IT Act & SPDI Rules
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
HIPAA & other applicable health data regulations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal or health data with third parties, affiliates, or partners,except:

When legally required (e.g., court order, regulatory authorities)
With your explicit consent

Data is not shared with any other product or brand under Leucine Rich Bio, including RychBiome TM Supplements.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as legally required.
Upon request or expiration of retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
Request data portability (subject to applicable laws)

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at: hello@bugspeaks.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Data from individuals under 18 is collected only with verifiable parental or guardian consent.
Parents or guardians may request access to, or deletion of, their child’s information at any time.
We take extra precautions to protect the privacy of minors’ data.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review the Policy regularly.