Privacy Policy

Introduction

Cannabis Inquirer (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit cannabisinquirer.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Email addresses — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Advertiser inquiry data — name, business name, email, and message submitted via our advertising inquiry form
• Tip submissions — information submitted through our secure tip line

Automatically Collected Information

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-first, cookieless analytics platform. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track users across websites. Aggregate usage data (page views, referrers, country-level geographic data) is collected solely to improve our editorial product. No personally identifiable information is processed through Plausible.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any behavioral advertising network on this Site.

Cannabis Content Notice

This Site discusses cannabis, a substance with varying legal status across jurisdictions. We do not collect, store, or infer any information about users’ personal cannabis use, purchasing behavior, or consumption patterns.

How We Use Your Information

• Newsletter delivery — sending editorial newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
• Site improvement — using aggregate analytics data to improve editorial coverage and user experience
• Advertiser communications — responding to advertising inquiries and managing advertiser relationships
• Legal compliance — complying with applicable laws and regulations

Email Marketing & Klaviyo

We use Klaviyo as our email marketing platform. If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and subscription preferences are stored and processed by Klaviyo. Klaviyo’s data practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.

By subscribing, you consent to the transfer of your email address to Klaviyo for newsletter processing. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by emailing privacy@cannabisinquirer.com.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

Cannabis Inquirer does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not participate in data brokerage. We do not use behavioral advertising networks.

Disclosure to Third Parties

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — Klaviyo (email delivery), our hosting provider, and similar vendors who assist in operating the Site, under confidentiality obligations
• Legal obligations — when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Cannabis Inquirer, our readers, or the public
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to affected users

Your Rights & Choices

All Users

• Unsubscribe — opt out of newsletters at any time via the unsubscribe link or by emailing privacy@cannabisinquirer.com
• Data deletion — request deletion of your personal data by emailing privacy@cannabisinquirer.com. We will fulfill verifiable requests within 30 days.
• Data access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you

California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know — the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
• Right to Delete — request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing — we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Right to Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, email privacy@cannabisinquirer.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

EU and UK Residents — GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data, and the right to object to processing.

Legal bases for processing:

• Consent — for newsletter subscriptions (you may withdraw consent at any time)
• Legitimate interests — for aggregate analytics and advertiser communications, where our interests do not override your fundamental rights
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact privacy@cannabisinquirer.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days for system propagation
• Advertiser inquiry data — retained for 2 years from date of submission
• Analytics data — aggregate only; no personal data retained

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to our Site.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at privacy@cannabisinquirer.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

Email: privacy@cannabisinquirer.com
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