Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CannabisNearMe.co.uk ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Forms: When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message
• Quiz Responses: When you use our eligibility checker quiz, we collect your quiz responses locally on your device
• Communication: If you contact us by email or phone, we collect any information you provide in your communication

Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: We automatically collect certain information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages
• Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from clinics and healthcare providers who list their services on our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve and personalize your experience on our website
• To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• To analyze website usage and trends
• To prevent fraud and maintain security
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to the processing
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide you with services you've requested
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data by law
• Legitimate Interest: Where we have legitimate business interests that are not overridden by your privacy rights

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information:

• With Service Providers: We share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• For Legal Compliance: When required by law or in response to legal requests
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to share your information with specific third parties

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal constraints)
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and maintain the confidentiality of your account information.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings

You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States and other countries, which may not have the same data protection laws as your home country.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal information, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.