State Cannabis Network
PRIVACY POLICY
Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) of State Cannabis Network (“SCN” or “StateCannabis.org”). This Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us through our website.
StateCannabis.org is a marketing business working closely with enterprises in the cannabis industry, with a primary objective of fostering Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Customer (B2C) connections. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information.
Types of Information Collected
In the course of using our website and its services, you may provide us with certain information. This can include:
From the Business Partnership Form:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The name of your organization
- Your business’ website
- Your role in the company
- Primary state of your business’ operation
- If your business operates in any additional U.S. states
- Which niche of the cannabis industry your business falls into
- Current customer base of your business
- Factors that are affecting the development / growth of your business
- Description of how you envision partnering up with us.
From the Non-Partner Contact Form:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Your message to us
Purpose of Information Collection
We collect this information for a variety of purposes:
Business Partnership Form: The information from this form is primarily used to evaluate potential partnerships. The details you provide about your company and your proposal for collaboration help us understand your business and determine if there’s a fit for a partnership.
Contact Form: The information from this form is used to facilitate communication with you. We use your email address or phone number (if provided) to respond to your queries or comments.
Please note that we also use the collected information to enhance our services and improve our website’s user experience. For instance, we may use the data to understand the geographic distribution of businesses interested in partnering with us, which can help us tailor our services accordingly.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, provide personalized content, remember your preferences, and help us understand how our website is being used. These technologies may capture information such as your IP address, the type of device you use, your operating system, your browser type, and pages you visited on our site.
We may also use these technologies to monitor traffic patterns, conduct research, and compile demographic information about our user base as a whole. This is all aimed at providing and improving our services to meet your needs better. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website or service.
Please be assured that all information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies is processed in a manner consistent with the principles outlined in this Policy.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
StateCannabis.org treats your information with respect and confidentiality. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information internally and with our service providers, solely for the purpose of facilitating our services. For instance, we might share your information with our customer service team to respond to your queries or comments.
In certain situations, we might also share information with third parties who perform functions on our behalf, such as web hosting or email services. These third parties will only have access to your information as necessary to perform their functions and are not permitted to use it for any other purposes.
Please note that we may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or protect the rights, property, or safety of StateCannabis.org, our users, or others.
Data Security Measures
StateCannabis.org understands the importance of your personal information and employs industry-standard practices and technologies to safeguard your data. We utilize both physical and technical security measures, including secure servers, firewalls, and encryption for information storage and transmission.
Despite these measures, please be aware that no security measures are perfect, and no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Retention of Data
StateCannabis.org will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy. We will retain and use your personal information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Once the retention period expires, personal data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification, and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after the expiration of the retention period.
Rights of Users
As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete any information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Policy. We will respond to your request as soon as reasonably possible.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from children under this age, we will take immediate steps to delete their data from our servers. If you are aware of any user under the age of 18 who has provided us with their information, please contact us immediately.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
StateCannabis.org is based in the United States, and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. By accessing or using our services or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of information in and to the U.S., where you may not have the same rights as you do under your local law.
We comply with international data transfer principles and ensure that your information is protected, even when transferred internationally. When transferring data across borders, we use a variety of legal mechanisms to help ensure your data is appropriately protected.
Changes to Privacy Policy
StateCannabis.org reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. If we make changes to this Policy, we will notify you by updating the date of this Policy and providing any additional notification as required by law. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy, your rights, or your information, please contact us using the Non-Partnership Contact Form at the bottom of the homepage.
We are committed to resolving any complaints about our collection or use of your personal data. If you have a complaint or concern, please contact us, and we will respond to your request promptly.