Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Weight Method ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Personal information: name, email address, phone number, date of birth, shipping address
- Health information: height, weight, BMI, medical conditions, current medications, prior GLP-1 use, health goals
- Payment information: processed securely by Stripe — we do not store your card details
- Identity verification: state of residence, consent signatures
We also collect information automatically:
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referral source
- Device data: browser type, operating system, IP address
- Marketing attribution: UTM parameters, referral codes
2. How We Use Your Information
- Evaluate your eligibility for GLP-1 treatment
- Facilitate medical review by licensed healthcare providers
- Process prescriptions and fulfill medication orders
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Ship medications to your address
- Communicate with you about your treatment and account
- Improve our services and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only as necessary:
- Healthcare providers: licensed practitioners who review your medical information and prescribe treatment
- Pharmacies: FDA-registered compounding pharmacies that fulfill your prescriptions
- Payment processors: Stripe processes all transactions securely
- Shipping carriers: FedEx and other carriers to deliver your medication
- Legal compliance: when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Health Information & HIPAA
Your health information is handled with the highest level of care. WhileWeight Method is not a covered entity under HIPAA, we apply HIPAA-aligned security practices to protect your health data. Our partner healthcare providers are HIPAA-compliant and bound by their own privacy obligations.
5. SMS/Text Messaging
By providing your phone number and using our services, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from Weight Method. These messages may include:
- Appointment reminders and booking confirmations
- Treatment plan updates and order status notifications
- Links to download our mobile app or access your patient portal
- Occasional promotional offers related to your treatment
Opt-in: You opt in to receive text messages when you provide your phone number during the quiz or booking process. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Message frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 4–6 messages per month depending on your treatment activity.
Opt-out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe from SMS communications at any time. After opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation message. You may also contact us at hello@weightmethod.com to opt out.
Help: Reply HELP for assistance or contact hello@weightmethod.com.
Message and data rates may apply. Your carrier's standard messaging and data rates apply to all SMS communications. Weight Method is not responsible for carrier charges.
Carriers: Compatible with all major US carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and others. Service availability may vary by carrier.
We do not share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes. Your phone number is used solely for the communications described above.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and quiz progress
- Track marketing attribution (first-touch and last-touch UTM parameters)
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior
- Remember your preferences
We use localStorage to persist your quiz state and session information. You can clear this data through your browser settings at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), encrypted data at rest, role-based access controls, and regular security audits. Payment data is handled entirely by Stripe and never touches our servers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal and health information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We also retain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@weightmethod.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at hello@weightmethod.com.