Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

THCa Nearby, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Account credentials
• Business information (for shop owners)
• Payment information (processed by secure third parties)

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages visited, search queries)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Respond to customer service requests
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our platform
• Business Partners: With your consent for co-branded services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences page.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Access controls and authentication

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@thcanearby.com

8. California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

9. European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to object to automated decision-making

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: