Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are & How to Contact Us

The Site is operated by:

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us by email or mail using the information above.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you choose to provide, (b) information collected automatically when you use the Site, and (c) information we receive from third parties.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide information to us when you:

• Visit our contact page and send us a message;
• Request information about being listed or featured on the Site;
• Sign up to receive updates or network announcements; or
• Communicate with us by email or other channels.

Examples of information you may provide include:

• Contact details (such as your name, email address, phone number, company or brand name);
• Business details (such as your website URL, service area, or licensing information you choose to share);
• Message content (such as questions, feedback, and other information you include in your communications).

We do not intentionally request or require sensitive personal information (such as medical records, government identification numbers, or full payment card details) through the Site. Please do not submit such information through our contact channels.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or interact with the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you use the Site, including:

• Device and browser information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers);
• Usage data (such as pages viewed, links clicked, referring and exit pages, and the date and time of visits);
• Approximate location information (such as city or region) derived from your IP address.

We typically collect this information using cookies, log files, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics, security, and performance purposes.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about how visitors use our Site from analytics providers, and we may review publicly available business information (for example, from official licensing directories or business websites) to help structure our guides and better understand the THC market in specific locations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Operating and Improving the Site

• Provide, maintain, and improve our state, city, neighborhood, product, and strain guides;
• Analyze usage patterns to understand which content is most useful and where to expand coverage;
• Monitor and enhance Site performance, stability, and security.

3.2 Communicating with You

• Respond to your inquiries and requests for information;
• Provide details about listing, sponsorship, or partnership opportunities when requested;
• Send administrative or service-related communications (for example, confirming receipt of your inquiry).

3.3 Analytics and Insights

• Measure traffic, engagement, and trends across the Site;
• Understand which state, city, or product areas have the most demand;
• Improve user experience and content organization.

3.4 Legal, Compliance, and Protection

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations;
• Respond to lawful requests and protect our legal rights;
• Detect, investigate, and help prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or United Kingdom (“UK”), we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: for example, when you voluntarily contact us or request updates.
• Legitimate interests: to operate, secure, and improve the Site, support our business, and communicate with you in a way that is proportionate and expected.
• Legal obligations: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the Site.

We may use cookies to:

• Recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences;
• Collect aggregated analytics about traffic and engagement;
• Improve performance, security, and user experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information in the traditional sense. We may share information as follows:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating and improving the Site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, security tools, and communication platforms. These providers are authorized to process information only as necessary to provide services to us.

6.2 Internal Projects and Network Support

If you request information about listings, sponsorships, or partnerships, we may share limited information (such as your business name and contact details) within internal projects or with consultants who help evaluate and develop the THC City Guides network.

6.3 Legal, Safety, and Protection

We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes;
• Respond to lawful requests from authorities or regulators;
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of THC City Guides, our users, or others.

6.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy or a successor policy that provides materially similar protection.

7. International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers are located.

These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your home country. Where required by law, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that international transfers comply with applicable legal requirements.

8. Data Retention

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

• Operate and improve the Site;
• Respond to inquiries and manage relationships;
• Comply with legal, tax, or accounting obligations;
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

When information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete or de-identify it, unless we are required by law to keep it for a longer period.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances;
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing;
• Request data portability, where technically feasible; and
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

If you are in the EEA or UK and believe that our processing of your personal data violates applicable law, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Children’s Privacy & Age Restrictions

The Site is intended for adults 21+ (or qualifying medical patients where applicable) and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

If you believe that a minor has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to delete the information.

11. How We Protect Information

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Sites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including THC retailers, delivery providers, or informational resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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 update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective means you accept the updated Policy.

14. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, you may contact us at: