Website: 4PBA.org
Date: 02-24-2026
Last Updated: 04-13-2026
1. Introduction
1.1
This Privacy Policy explains how 4PBA.org collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when visitors access or use https://www.4pba.org (the “Site”).
1.2
The Site provides educational information about sodium phenylbutyrate (4PBA), including informational pages, research resources, and an interactive dosage calculator.
1.3
This Privacy Policy is intended to align with major privacy requirements applicable to a health-related informational website, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and relevant United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act.
1.4
4PBA.org is an informational resource only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.
2. Data Controller
2.1
For applicable data protection laws, the data controller is:
- Website: 4PBA.org
- Website URL: https://www.4pba.org
- Contact email: info@4pba.org
3. Personal Data Collected
3.1 Information provided directly
3.1.1
The Site may collect personal information that users choose to submit directly.
3.1.2
This may include:
(a) information entered into the dosage calculator, such as body weight or similar dosing inputs;
(b) information submitted through direct contact, such as email address, name, and message content; and
(c) any voluntary information a user includes in correspondence with the Site operator.
3.1.3
Because the calculator may process health-related inputs, some submitted data may qualify as health-related or sensitive personal information under certain privacy laws.
3.2 Information collected automatically
3.2.1
When a visitor browses the Site, certain information may be collected automatically.
3.2.2
This may include:
(a) IP address;
(b) browser type and version;
(c) device type and operating system;
(d) referring URL;
(e) pages viewed and time spent on pages;
(f) date and time of access;
(g) approximate location derived from IP address; and
(h) technical logs used for performance and security.
3.3 Cookies and similar technologies
3.3.1
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, performance optimization, and analytics.
3.3.2
Some cookies are set by WordPress core and installed plugins, while analytics cookies are associated with Google Analytics.
4. How Personal Data Is Used
4.1
Personal data may be used for the following purposes:
(a) to operate, maintain, and secure the Site;
(b) to provide the calculator and other requested functionality;
(c) to understand how visitors use the Site and improve content structure and usability;
(d) to respond to messages or privacy-related requests; and
(e) to comply with legal obligations and protect the Site against misuse or malicious activity.
4.2
4PBA.org does not sell personal information and does not use personal data for behavioural advertising or automated decision-making with legal or similarly significant effects.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
5.1
For users located in the EU or UK, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:
(a) legitimate interests, including operating, securing, and improving the Site;
(b) consent, where consent is required for analytics cookies or where health-related information is voluntarily entered into the calculator; and
(c) legal obligation, where processing is required by law.
5.2
Where calculator inputs reveal health-related information, processing is intended to rely on the user’s explicit consent when the user voluntarily submits such information.
6. Cookies and Analytics
6.1 Essential cookies
6.1.1
Essential cookies may be used to support core WordPress functions, security, session management, caching, and page performance.
6.2 Analytics cookies
6.2.1
The Site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve content and usability.
6.2.2
Google Analytics may collect:
(a) page views;
(b) session duration;
(c) traffic sources;
(d) device and browser information;
(e) approximate geographic region; and
(f) interaction data related to navigation and content usage.
6.2.3
Google Analytics commonly uses cookies such as _ga, _ga_*, _gid, and _gat. Cookie durations may range from one minute to two years depending on the cookie type and configuration.
6.2.4
Where required by law, analytics cookies should only be activated after the visitor has provided consent through a cookie banner or consent tool.
6.2.5
Users may opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Plugins and Third-Party Services
7.1 Breeze Cache by Cloudways
7.1.1 Purpose
Caching, lazy loading, prefetching, and performance optimisation.
7.1.2 Possible data involved
Browser cache cookies and technical performance-related data.
7.1.3 Privacy policy
7.2 Calculated Fields Form
7.2.1 Purpose
Powers the dosage calculator used on the Site.
7.2.2 Possible data involved
Calculator input values, IP address, referring URL, and timing metadata depending on plugin configuration.
7.2.3 Privacy policy
7.3 Spectra / Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg
7.3.1 Purpose
Page layout, content blocks, and visual presentation.
7.3.2 Possible data involved
Generally front-end rendering only; no independent personal data transmission was identified from the live HTML review.
7.3.3 Privacy policy
7.4 Spectra Pro
7.4.1 Purpose
Premium extension for advanced dynamic content and layout functions.
7.4.2 Possible data involved
Generally front-end rendering only.
7.4.3 Privacy policy
7.5 Astra Theme and Astra Addon
7.5.1 Purpose
Design framework, header, footer, typography, and theme styling.
7.5.2 Possible data involved
Theme-related front-end functionality; no separate data collection identified from the live HTML review.
7.5.3 Privacy policy
7.6 WordPress Core
7.6.1 Purpose
Content management system that powers the Site.
7.6.2 Possible data involved
Session cookies, technical logs, and administrative processing.
7.6.3 Privacy policy
7.7 Google Analytics 4
7.7.1 Purpose
Aggregated traffic measurement and site improvement analytics.
7.7.2 Possible data involved
Pseudonymous usage data, approximate location, device and browser information, page interactions, and cookie identifiers.
7.7.3 Privacy policy
8. Data Retention
8.1
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8.2
Typical retention periods may include:
(a) server and security logs, retained for a short period for security and troubleshooting;
(b) contact messages, retained as long as needed to respond and maintain appropriate records; and
(c) Google Analytics data, retained according to the retention settings configured in the Google Analytics account.
8.3
Once data is no longer required, it should be deleted or anonymised.
9. Data Sharing
9.1
Personal information may be shared only in limited circumstances, including:
(a) with hosting, technical, analytics, or plugin-related service providers necessary to operate the Site;
(b) where disclosure is required by law, court order, or regulatory request;
(c) to protect the rights, security, or integrity of the Site, its operator, or users; and
(d) in connection with a transfer of the Site or its operations, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
9.2
4PBA.org does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
10. International Data Transfers
10.1
Because some service providers may process data in the United States or other countries outside the visitor’s jurisdiction, personal data may be transferred internationally.
10.2
Where required, such transfers should rely on recognised legal safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognised transfer mechanisms.
10.3
Google Analytics data may be processed by Google LLC in the United States.
11. User Rights
11.1 Rights for EU and UK users
11.1.1
Users in the EU and UK may have the right to:
(a) access personal data;
(b) correct inaccurate personal data;
(c) request deletion of personal data;
(d) restrict processing;
(e) object to certain processing activities;
(f) receive a portable copy of data where applicable;
(g) withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis; and
(h) lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
11.2 Rights for US users
11.2.1
Depending on the user’s state of residence, users may have rights that include:
(a) the right to know what personal data is collected and how it is used;
(b) the right to request deletion of personal data;
(c) the right to correct inaccurate personal data;
(d) the right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable; and
(e) the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
11.3 Exercising rights
11.3.1
To exercise privacy rights, users should contact: info@4pba.org
12. Children’s Privacy
12.1
The Site is not intended for children under 13 in the United States, or under 16 where higher age thresholds apply under local law.
12.2
The Site does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is believed to have been collected, the Site operator should be contacted so that the information can be deleted.
13. Security Measures
13.1
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and routine software updates.
13.2
No online system can guarantee absolute security.
14. Third-Party Links
14.1
The Site may contain links to third-party resources, including scientific articles, medical references, and external websites.
14.2
This Privacy Policy applies only to 4PBA.org and not to third-party sites.
15. Changes to This Policy
15.1
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
15.2
The revised version should be published on this page with an updated effective date or last updated date.
16. Contact Information
16.1
Questions, concerns, or privacy requests may be directed to:
- Email: info@4pba.org
- Website: https://www.4pba.org
16.2
For users in the EU or UK, complaints may also be made to the relevant national data protection authority.