Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Biomerica, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our Shopify-powered website at www.EZDetect.com (the "Site") or use our EZ Detect products and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone setting and location
  • Operating system and platform
  • Information about your visit, including pages viewed

Additionally, when you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:

  • Name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment information (processed securely through Shopify Payments)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Order history

How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Shopify: Our e-commerce platform that processes transactions
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: To enhance your browsing experience
  • Analytics Tools: To understand how visitors use our Site
  • Contact Forms: When you reach out to us directly

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Communicate with you about your orders and our products
  • Screen orders for potential risk or fraud
  • Provide targeted advertisements (when permitted)
  • Improve and optimize our Site
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your personal information with third parties only in the following situations:

Service Providers

  • Shopify: For e-commerce functionality and payment processing
  • Shipping Partners: To deliver your orders
  • Email Service Providers: For order confirmations and marketing (with consent)
  • Analytics Providers: To help us understand Site usage

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Protect the safety of any person

Business Transfers

If our business is sold or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owners.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request data portability

Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill orders and provide customer service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing through Shopify
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below.

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract fulfillment, and legitimate interests.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Biomerica, Inc.
17571 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
Email: info@biomerica.com
Phone: (949) 645-2111

For Shopify-related privacy concerns, you may also contact:

Shopify Inc.
Privacy Team
150 Elgin Street, Suite 800
Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4
Canada

By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.