MarvelBiome Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MarvelBiome, Inc. (“MarvelBiome,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at www.marvelbiome.com and any related pages or services (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

Scope and audience

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site, including students, parents/guardians, and school representatives who may access the Site for educational or informational purposes.

If you are a school, teacher, or district using this Site with students, you are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”) and all other applicable laws.

Children’s privacy and CIPA

Our primary audience is adults interested in microbiome science and biopharmaceutical research, but we recognize that educators and students may also view our content.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information (“PII”) from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent or consent from a school acting as the parent’s agent, as permitted by law.

If we learn that we have collected PII from a child under 13 without the necessary consent, we will delete that information as soon as reasonably possible.

Safe use in schools (CIPA-related practices)

We design and maintain the Site so that it can be used by schools as an information-only resource without requiring students to submit PII.

When the Site is used in K–12 settings:

We do not require students to create accounts or log in.
We do not require students to submit names, email addresses, or other direct identifiers to access educational content.
We do not knowingly use student information to engage in behavioral advertising or profiling.

Schools and districts remain responsible for implementing their own technology protection measures (such as filters) required by CIPA on student devices and networks.

If a school or teacher believes student information has been submitted inadvertently, they may contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section so we can review and, where appropriate, delete that information.

Information we collect

We collect both non-identifying information and, in limited cases, information that can identify you.

Information you provide directly

You may choose to provide us with information such as:

Name
Email address
Job title or role (for example, educator, researcher, or applicant)
Any information you include in messages sent through contact forms or email

If you submit a job application through our careers or positions pages, you may also provide professional and educational details as part of your application materials.

We ask that students do not submit PII through any Site forms without appropriate adult permission.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information using cookies, logs, and similar technologies, such as:

Device and browser information
IP address and general location (country, region)
Pages viewed and links clicked
Date, time, and duration of your visit
Referring pages or search terms

This information is typically used in aggregate form to understand how our Site is used and to improve performance and security.

How we use information

We use information for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
To respond to inquiries or requests that you submit
To review and process job applications
To analyze Site usage and performance (for example, page visits and traffic patterns)
To maintain security and prevent misuse or attacks on the Site
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information and do not use student data for targeted advertising.

Cookies and similar technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Remember certain preferences (such as language settings)
Collect statistics about Site traffic and usage
Help protect the Site from fraud and misuse

Where required by law, we will request your consent for non-essential cookies or provide settings to manage your cookie preferences.

If a school uses the Site with students, we recommend that it configure browser or device settings and school policies consistent with its own CIPA compliance program.

When we share information

We may share information with third parties in a limited set of circumstances:

With service providers and contractors who help us operate the Site or provide services (for example, hosting, analytics, or security) and who are bound to protect the information and use it only for our purposes
With affiliated entities as part of our internal business operations, subject to this Privacy Policy
In connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, where permitted by law
When required or permitted to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements
When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of MarvelBiome, our users, or others

We do not share PII collected from children known to be under 13 with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes.

Data security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to maintain and improve our protections.

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

When deciding how long to keep information, we consider the type of data, the purpose of collection, legal requirements, and security needs.

International transfers

Because we operate in the United States, information collected through the Site may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your home country.

By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States and any other country where our service providers are located, as permitted by applicable law.

Your choices and rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights over your personal information, which can include:

Accessing the personal information we hold about you
Requesting that we correct or update inaccurate information
Requesting deletion of certain information
Objecting to or restricting certain types of processing
Withdrawing consent where we rely on consent

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details in the “Contact us” section. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

For children’s information collected in an educational setting, we will work with the school or district, as appropriate, to facilitate access, correction, or deletion requests.

Third-party links and services

The Site may include links to other websites or services that we do not operate or control.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites or services, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice where required by law.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or our approach to CIPA-related protections, you may contact us at:

MarvelBiome, Inc.
8 Cabot Road, Suite 3500
Woburn, MA 01801
United States

Or you may use the contact form available on our Site.