Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Thank you for using FindCannabis.com, a cannabis industry business directory and e-commerce
platform. We connect licensed cannabis businesses, retailers, and service providers with verified
users. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how FindCannabis and its affiliates
(“FindCannabis,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information
in connection with your access to and use of our website www.findcannabis.com (the “Website”)
and any related portals, mobile applications, software, services, features, content, tools, and links
(collectively, the “FindCannabis Platform”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our goal is to
transparently explain what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your
data. This Policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the
California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/
CPRA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents, and emerging U.S.
state privacy laws such as those in Maryland, Minnesota, Tennessee, Nebraska, and others
effective in 2025.
In addition to this Policy, please review our Terms of Use [Hyperlink to Terms of Use].
Undefined terms here have the same meaning as in the Terms of Use. By using the FindCannabis
Platform, you consent to this Policy and our practices. If you do not agree, do not access or use
the Platform.
I. INFORMATION COLLECTION
We collect information from you, your device, and third parties. This includes Personal
Information (data that can identify you, such as name, address, email, or phone number) and
Non-Personal Information (data that does not identify you directly, such as IP address or browser
type). We do not sell your personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA or similar laws,
but we may share it as described below. For California residents, see the “Your Rights Under
CCPA/CPRA” section for details on opting out of sharing.
1.1 Information You Provide
1.1.1 Information Necessary for Use of the FindCannabis.com Platform
We collect the following when you register or use the Platform to ensure compliance, verify age
(21+), and provide services:
• Account Information: Full name, email, address, phone number, gender, date of birth,
and age verification details (e.g., driver’s license or state ID). We also store order history
and preferences.
• Profile and Listing Information: For listing businesses or services, we collect address,
phone number, profile picture, and business details.
• Identity Verification: Images of government-issued ID (as permitted by law) to maintain
trust and comply with age restrictions.
• Transaction Information: Financial details (e.g., bank or credit card info), billing/
shipping address, and contact info for purchases or bookings. Payments may go to third-
party retailers; their practices are not covered here.
• Purchases and Deliveries: For buyers, info shared with sellers/retailers for shipping,
identity verification, and communication. For sellers, info provided during registration.
• Communications: Info from messages with us or other users.
Without this, we cannot provide services or comply with laws.
1.1.2 Information You Choose to Provide
For a better experience (processed with consent):
• Additional Profile Info: Gender, preferred language, city, description, picture (some
public).
• Other Info: From forms, searches, surveys, forums, or promotions.
• Demographic Info: Age, gender, location, how you found us, spending habits
(anonymized where possible).
1.2 Information We Automatically Collect
To improve functionality and comply with laws:
• Geo-location: IP or GPS data for location verification, content restriction by state, and
retailer matching. Opt out via device settings, but it may limit access.
• Usage Info: Pages viewed, searches, bookings.
• Log and Device Info: IP, access times, hardware/software, device IDs, crash data.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: For recognition, analytics, ads. We use cookies,
pixels, beacons. See “Cookies and Tracking” section. We honor browser “Do Not Track”
signals where feasible, but no universal standard exists.
• Sensitive Data Handling: Under laws like CPRA, we may collect inferred health data
from cannabis purchases (considered sensitive); we minimize collection and require
consent where applicable.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
• Third-Party Services: From linked accounts (e.g., Google, Facebook) or analytics tools.
• Retailers and Partners: Purchase history, delivery info, ID scans for age verification.
• References and Reviews: Publicly posted.
• Public Sources: Forum posts, social media.
• Other: Demographic or fraud data from partners, with consent where required.
2. USE OF INFORMATION
We use information to provide services, maintain safety, and market (based on legitimate
interests or consent):
2.1 Provide, Improve, and Develop the Platform
• Access and use; communication with users/retailers.
• Analytics, research, customer support.
• Process payments, fulfill orders/bookings.
• Send updates, alerts, notifications.
• Personalize experience (e.g., suggestions based on history, profiling with consent).
2.2 Create and Maintain a Trusted Environment
• Detect fraud, abuse; security assessments.
• Verify info/IDs; background checks (with consent).
• Comply with laws; resolve disputes; enforce Terms.
2.3 Advertising and Marketing
• Send promotions (opt out anytime).
• Personalize ads; administer programs.
• Profile based on interactions (with consent under GDPR/CPRA).
• Verify location for targeted content.
We process data for marketing based on legitimate interests; you can object.
3. SHARING & DISCLOSURE
We share with consent or as necessary:
3.1 With Your Consent
E.g., third-party apps or promotions.
3.2 General Sharing
• Affiliates for Policy purposes.
• Service providers (e.g., hosting, payments, analytics) under contracts ensuring protection.
• Legal authorities for compliance, fraud prevention.
• To fulfill orders (e.g., with retailers, shippers).
• Sponsors/partners for promotions (review their rules).
• In business transfers (e.g., merger; we’ll notify).
• As required by law, to protect rights/safety.
• Aggregated/de-identified data for analysis.
3.3 Sharing Between Users/Retailers
• For bookings/orders: Name, address, phone with relevant parties.
• Not billing info.
3.4 Profiles and Public Info
Public elements (e.g., profiles, listings, reviews) visible; may be indexed by search engines.
3.5 Additional Services
Hosts/retailers may share with their providers (e.g., cleaners).
3.6 Links
Third-party links; their policies apply. We use Google Maps (incorporates Google’s policy).
3.7 Promotions
Info shared per rules; third-party emails separate (opt out with them).
3.8 Compliance/Legal
Disclose if needed for law, safety; may notify you unless prohibited.
3.9 Third-Party Providers
For support (e.g., hosting, payments); they may share back.
3.10 Government Registration
Share with authorities for licenses.
3.11 Business Transfers
In mergers, etc.; notification provided.
3.12 Aggregated Data
For compliance, analysis.
3.13 Tracking/Ads
Third parties for targeted ads; opt out via NAI/DAA tools or browser settings.
4. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS
4.1 Managing Info
Update via account; we make changes promptly. Residual data may remain for backups.
4.2 Email/Subscriptions
Opt out via links or settings; transactional emails continue.
4.3 Location
Disable via device; may limit services.
4.4 Data Retention/Account Termination
Retain as needed for purposes/law; anonymize after.
4.5 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If applicable (e.g., we meet thresholds), rights include:
• Know categories/sources of data collected, used, shared.
• Access/delete/correct personal info.
• Opt out of sale/sharing (we don’t sell, but click [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal
Information] to opt out).
• Limit sensitive data use.
• Non-discrimination.
Submit requests via admin@findcannabis.com. We verify and respond within 45 days
(extendable). Authorized agents OK with proof.
4.6 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
• Access, correct, erase, restrict, object to processing.
• Data portability; withdraw consent.
• Lodge complaint with authority.
Contact Data Protection Officer at [email protected].
4.7 Other State Rights
Similar to CCPA for states like Maryland (ban on sensitive data sales), Minnesota, etc. Contact
us to exercise.
5. AGE RESTRICTIONS
Platform for 21+ only; no accounts/purchases under 21. Report suspected underage use to [email
protected]. No children’s data (under 13) collected; complies with COPPA.
6. SECURITY
Reasonable measures to protect; no 100% guarantee. Report issues to [email protected].
7. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies for essential functions, analytics, ads. Consent via banner on first visit; manage
preferences there. Opt out of targeted ads via tools above.
8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Data processed in US; may differ from your country’s laws. EU transfers use standard clauses;
consent by using Platform.
9. CHANGES TO POLICY
Notified of material changes; continued use = acceptance.
10. CONTACT US
Questions? Email: admin@findcannabis.com
Do not send sensitive info via email.