Effective Date: 1/3/2025
1. Introduction
Heady Deals, LLC (“Heady Deals,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.headydeals.com (the “Site”) and utilize our services to access exclusive deals and offers from cannabis retailers (the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site or Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with you or your household (“Personal Information”). The types of Personal Information we collect include:
- Identifying Information: Your name, email address, date of birth, phone number.
- Location Information: Your physical address, including zip code and state of residence.
- Usage Data: Website activity, interaction with marketing materials, and service usage patterns.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and Improving Services: To provide and improve the Services, including personalizing the deals and offers we present to you based on your location, preferences, demographics, and purchase history.
- Communication: To communicate with you, including sending you communications about new deals, offers, and updates.
- Marketing and Research: To conduct market research and analysis to improve our Services and marketing efforts.
- Age Verification: To verify your age and ensure compliance with age restrictions for cannabis-related services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including state-specific cannabis laws and data privacy laws.
- Informational Purposes: To provide you with information regarding legal restrictions related to cannabis, such as the prohibition on interstate transport and the importance of purchasing from licensed establishments.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:
- Data Processors: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with data processing, storage, and other essential functions. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
- Analytics Providers: We may share your information with analytics providers to help us understand how users interact with our Services and improve our offerings.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
- Marketing Partners: We may share your information with select marketing partners to offer you complementary products or services (with your consent).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site and personalize the Services.
Cookie Policy:
- What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
- How We Use Cookies: We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance of the Site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Managing Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Access Controls: Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control to limit access to data.
- Data Encryption: Encryption of sensitive data both in transit (using HTTPS) and at rest.
- Network Security: Firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and prevent unauthorized network access.
- Data Backups: Regular backups of critical data to secure offsite locations.
- Physical Security: Physical security controls for data centers and server rooms.
- Software Security: Use of reputable security software and regular software updates.
- Employee Training: Regular training for employees on data security best practices.
7. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
- Access: You can request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your Personal Information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your Personal Information.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us and/or sharing your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@headydeals.com.
8. Age Restriction
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the legal age for cannabis consumption in their respective states. We use age verification methods to ensure compliance.
9. State-Specific Provisions
This Privacy Policy is subject to the specific laws and regulations of each state where we operate. We may implement additional privacy measures or provide state-specific disclosures as required.
- Massachusetts: We comply with the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and all regulations related to the confidentiality of medical cannabis patient information.
10. Medical Cannabis Patient Privacy
We understand that some of our users may be medical cannabis patients. While we are not a HIPAA-covered entity, we recognize the importance of protecting sensitive health information. We take the following measures to safeguard the privacy of medical cannabis patients:
- Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum necessary information about medical cannabis use to provide relevant services.
- Secure Data Handling: We implement appropriate security measures to protect all user data, including information related to medical cannabis use.
- Limited Disclosure: We will not disclose information about your medical cannabis use to third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.
- Compliance with State Laws: We comply with all applicable state laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of medical cannabis information.
11. Cannabis-Specific Legal Considerations
11.1. Interstate Transport:
Transporting cannabis across state lines is illegal under federal law. Heady Deals reminds users of this prohibition and advises against any interstate transport of cannabis.
11.2. Licensed Retailers:
Heady Deals only partners with licensed cannabis businesses, including retailers and dispensaries. It is important to purchase cannabis only from licensed establishments to ensure product safety and compliance with state regulations.
12. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Marketing Communications: We retain information about your marketing preferences until you opt-out of receiving marketing communications.
- Legal Compliance: We may retain certain data as required by applicable laws and regulations.
13. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises the security or confidentiality of your Personal Information, we will notify you as required by applicable law. This notification will include:
- A description of the breach.
- The types of information that were compromised.
- Steps you can take to protect yourself from potential harm.
- Steps we are taking to address the breach.
14. Privacy by Design
We incorporate privacy considerations into the design and development of our Services. This includes implementing data protection measures, minimizing data collection, and providing users with control over their information.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Heady Deals, LLC
info@headydeals.com
www.headydeals.com
16. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Site and notify you as required by law.