Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Cycles Health (“Cycles”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, interact with our social media accounts, join our waitlist, complete questionnaires, or communicate with us.

This policy is designed to align with applicable privacy laws including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and applicable United States privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

By using our website or providing your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

  1. Who We Are

Cycles Health develops digital tools and research initiatives focused on women's health and wellbeing.

Cycles currently provides informational updates, research participation opportunities, and early product access communications. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment through this website.

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Cycles Health acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website.

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, contact:

hi@cycles.health

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information.

Contact Information
• Email address
• Name (if voluntarily provided)

Technical and Usage Data
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Website activity and interaction data
• Approximate geographic location derived from IP address

Marketing and Communication Data
• Email engagement data (opens, clicks)
• Responses to marketing campaigns
• Waitlist or early-access submissions

Questionnaire and Research Data
If you choose to complete a survey or questionnaire, you may voluntarily provide information related to menstrual cycles, symptoms, health history, wellbeing, or lifestyle factors.

This information may constitute “special category data” under the GDPR.

Providing such information is entirely voluntary.

  1. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:

• Visit our website
• Join our waitlist
• Subscribe to email updates
• Submit a questionnaire or form
• Interact with our social media accounts
• Communicate with us directly

We may also collect certain technical data automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

• Operate and maintain our website
• Manage waitlists and early-access programs
• Send product updates and marketing communications
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Conduct research and product development
• Improve user experience and website functionality
• Maintain platform security and prevent misuse

We may also use anonymized or aggregated information for analytics and research purposes.

  1. Marketing Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send updates about Cycles including product announcements, research updates, and early-access opportunities.

You may withdraw consent and unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us.

  1. Health-Related Data

If you voluntarily provide health-related information through questionnaires or surveys, this information may be classified as “special category data” under the GDPR.

We process such data only with your explicit consent in accordance with Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR.

This information is used exclusively for research, product development, and improving the Cycles platform.

Providing health information is optional. You may skip questions or withdraw consent at any time.

Information collected through questionnaires does not constitute medical records and is not used to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA and UK)

For individuals located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent
For marketing communications and health-related questionnaire data.

Legitimate Interest
For operating and improving our services, maintaining security, and preventing misuse.

Legal Obligation
Where required to comply with applicable law.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure website functionality
• Measure website traffic and engagement
• Improve website performance and marketing effectiveness

Where required by law, optional cookies will only be used with your consent.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  1. Sharing Personal Information

We may share personal information with trusted service providers that support our operations.

These may include providers for:

• email delivery and marketing automation
• website hosting
• analytics services
• questionnaire and survey tools
• customer communication platforms

These providers process personal information on our behalf and under appropriate contractual safeguards.

  1. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside your country of residence.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we implement appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

• managing waitlists and communications
• supporting research and product development
• complying with legal obligations

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

  1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• access to your personal information
• correction of inaccurate data
• deletion of personal data
• restriction of processing
• objection to processing
• withdrawal of consent
• data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

hi@cycles.health

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

  1. U.S. Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, including California, you may have additional rights regarding access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.

Cycles does not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements.

The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.

  1. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

hi@cycles.health