Effective Date:
December 23, 2025
 
Connected California Dispensary (“Connected,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our storefronts, use our website, or interact with our delivery services.
 

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

 
In the course of operating a licensed cannabis business in California, we collect several categories of information:
  • Identifiers: Name, alias, postal address, email address, phone number, and online identifiers (IP address).
  • Government Identification: To comply with California state law (MAUCRSA), we must verify your age. We collect data from your government-issued ID (Driver’s License, Passport, or Medical Marijuana Identification Card).
  • Commercial Information: Records of products purchased, obtained, or considered, and other purchasing histories or tendencies.
  • Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our website or advertisements.
  • Geolocation Data: Physical location or movements, particularly if using our delivery services.
 

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

 
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
  • Legal Compliance: To verify your age and identity as required by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC).
  • Order Fulfillment: To process transactions, manage deliveries, and send order confirmations.
  • Marketing: To provide you with information about new strain drops, special offers, and loyalty rewards (only if you have opted in).
  • Safety & Security: To prevent fraudulent transactions and maintain the security of our physical dispensaries via surveillance (CCTV).
 

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

 
We do not sell your personal information for monetary value. However, we may share data with:
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing (within legal banking limits), and delivery logistics.
  • State Regulated Systems: We are required by law to report certain transaction data to the California Track-and-Trace system (Metrc).
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose info if required by a valid subpoena or court order.
 

4. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

 
As a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
  • Right to Know: You may request a report of what personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements for cannabis transaction records).
  • Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the “sharing” of your info for cross-contextual behavioral advertising.
To exercise these rights, please submit a request via our Contact Page or email our Privacy Officer at info@connectedcaliforniadispensary.com.
 

5. DATA SECURITY & RETENTION

 
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your data. Per California cannabis regulations, certain records (such as point-of-sale data) must be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years. After the mandatory retention period, data is securely destroyed.
 

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING

 
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our online menu.
 

7. PROTECTING MINORS

Our services are strictly intended for individuals aged 21 and older (or 18+ with a valid medical recommendation). We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under these ages. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
 
8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in California cannabis law or our internal practices. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate when the latest changes were made.
 

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Connected California Dispensary

Attn: Privacy Department
Email: info@connectedcaliforniadispensary.com
Website: connectedcaliforniadispensary.com