Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 8 2025
CannaHoo (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how you can exercise those rights, in line with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), GDPR, and other applicable U.S. state privacy laws. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
1. Information We Collect
Category | Examples | Purpose |
---|---|---|
Identifiers | Name, email, IP address, device ID | Account creation, newsletter, analytics, fraud prevention |
Commercial Info | Products purchased, order history | Order fulfillment, customer service, marketing |
Internet Activity | Pages viewed, links clicked, cookies, referrer URL | Site performance, targeted advertising, personalization |
User Content | Comments, reviews, images | Display on Site, community interaction |
Approx. Location | Derived from IP | Fraud prevention, legal compliance (age & jurisdiction) |
2. How We Collect Data
- Directly — when you fill out forms, leave comments, or make a purchase.
- Automatically — via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
- Third Parties — analytics providers, advertising partners, and affiliate networks.
3. How We Use Data
- Provide and improve Site content and services.
- Send newsletters or marketing you have opted into (unsubscribe any time).
- Process orders, payments, and customer support inquiries.
- Measure performance of ads and affiliate links.
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or security incidents.
4. Legal Bases (GDPR)
We process personal data on one or more of the following bases: consent; performance of a contract; compliance with legal obligations; or legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, security, marketing).
5. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We may share data with:
- Service providers (payment processors, email vendors, hosting, analytics) under contracts that protect your data;
- Advertising/affiliate partners for non-monetary “sharing” under CPRA (you may opt out—see § 8);
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety;
- An acquiring entity in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use first- and third-party cookies for analytics, performance, personalization, and limited advertising/affiliate tracking. You can manage cookies in your browser or via our cookie-consent banner.
7. Email & Marketing
We collect email addresses for newsletters and promotions. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. Marketing communications comply with CAN-SPAM and state privacy laws. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
8. Your Privacy Rights
- Access & Portability – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction & Deletion – Ask us to correct or delete your data.
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing – California residents may opt out of “selling” or “sharing” personal info for cross-context behavioral ads.
- Limit Sensitive Data – Where applicable, restrict our processing of sensitive personal information.
To exercise any right, email [email protected] with your request. We will verify your identity before processing.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
10. Security
We employ industry-standard safeguards—including HTTPS, encryption-at-rest for sensitive data, and access controls. No online service is 100 % secure; you use the Site at your own risk.
11. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries with different data-protection laws. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards where required.
12. AI-Generated Content Disclosure
Some articles are partially generated or edited by AI tools. All such content is human-reviewed, but may contain errors or outdated information.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 18 (or under 21 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date,” and we may notify you via email if you have an account.
15. Contact Us
Email privacy inquiries to [email protected] or write to:
For the rules governing your use of the Site, please see our Terms of Use.