Effective Date: March 1, 2024
Welcome to tampabaycannabisnews.com, where your privacy and data protection are our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, tampabaycannabisnews.com, or use our services. By accessing our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information Collection
We collect information that you provide to us directly, such as when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us for support. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.
Additionally, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity. We may also collect location data if you permit your device to send it to us.
2. Purpose of Collection
The information we collect is used to provide, improve, and personalize our services. It helps us to:
- Process transactions and send notices about your transactions.
- Communicate with you about our services, offers, and updates.
- Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- Conduct research and analysis to better understand our users.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is based on:
- Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- The necessity to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
- Our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and detecting fraud.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, under strict data protection terms. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside your jurisdiction, we ensure that the receiving party provides an adequate level of protection, either through compliance with standard contractual clauses, Privacy Shield certification, or other mechanisms.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or object to its processing. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
8. Data Security
We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our databases.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand how our site is used, and tailor advertising. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top.
Thank you for choosing tampabaycannabisnews.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience.