Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 13, 2026
1. Introduction
WeedNearby.com ("WeedNearby," "we," "us," or "our") is a cannabis dispensary directory that helps consumers find licensed dispensaries, browse menus, and connect with local cannabis businesses. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at weednearby.com (the "Site") and use our services.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Email address (when you sign up for our waitlist or create an account)
- Name, phone number, and business information (when you register as a dispensary owner)
- Dispensary details including business name, address, license information, operating hours, menu items, and product descriptions
- Communications you send to us (support inquiries, feedback, outreach responses)
- Account credentials (email and password for registered users)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2.3 Location Information
With your consent, we may collect your precise geographic location through your browser's geolocation feature to show you nearby dispensaries. You can disable this through your browser settings at any time. We do not store your precise location on our servers; it is used only in real-time to calculate proximity to dispensaries.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
- To display dispensary listings, menus, and business information to visitors
- To process dispensary owner registrations and manage business profiles
- To send waitlist notifications, service updates, and promotional communications
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
5. Dispensary Owner Data
If you register as a dispensary owner on WeedNearby, you should be aware of the following:
- The business information you provide will be publicly visible on the Site
- Your personal contact information used for account management will not be publicly displayed unless you choose to make it public
- You may update or modify your dispensary listing at any time through your dashboard
- You may request removal of your dispensary listing by contacting us at the email address provided below
- We may display publicly available dispensary information (such as license data from state registries) regardless of whether you have claimed your listing
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Waitlist subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails. Dispensary owners may request account deletion by contacting us.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
9.1 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information. To make a verifiable consumer request, contact us at the email address below.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including dispensary websites, social media platforms, and external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, for material changes, we will notify you by email or a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
See also our Terms of Service.