Privacy Policy – The Canna Bar

Privacy Policy Overview

At The Canna Bar, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our dispensary or use our services.

Effective Date: May 10, 2025 (Grand Opening)
Last Updated: June 28, 2025

As a newly opened licensed cannabis dispensary in Matawan, New Jersey (opened May 2025), we comply with all state and federal regulations regarding customer privacy and data protection. Your trust is essential to our business, and we take our responsibility to protect your information seriously from day one of our operations.

Website Features & Content

Our website includes interactive features that may involve data collection and sharing:

Comments & Profile Pictures: When you leave comments, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture. Your profile picture becomes publicly visible with your approved comments. Gravatar's privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy.

Media Uploads: If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS information). Visitors can potentially download and extract location data from publicly accessible images on our site.

Embedded Third-Party Content: Our articles may include embedded content from other websites (videos, images, social media posts). This embedded content behaves as if you visited those external sites directly, meaning those third-party services may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions according to their own privacy policies.

Important: We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services before interacting with embedded content on our website.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for different periods based on legal requirements and business needs:

Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years as required by New Jersey cannabis regulations
Comments & Interactions: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate automatic approval of follow-up comments and maintain community discussions
User Account Data: Profile information is stored as long as your account remains active
Marketing Communications: Email preferences and communication history until you unsubscribe
Security Logs: Access logs and security-related data for 1 year for fraud prevention

Cannabis Compliance: Certain transaction and customer verification records must be retained for regulatory compliance, even if you request account deletion.

You can request to see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time, except for data we're legally required to maintain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide our services legally and safely. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Identification: Name, date of birth, address, and government-issued ID
Contact Information: Phone number, email address, and mailing address
Medical Information: Medical marijuana card details (where applicable)
Purchase History: Products purchased, quantities, dates, and preferences
Website Usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data

Legal Requirement: As a licensed cannabis dispensary, we are required by New Jersey law to verify customer identity and maintain detailed transaction records for compliance purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Legal Compliance: Verify age and identity as required by state law
Transaction Processing: Complete purchases and maintain required records
Customer Service: Respond to inquiries and provide support
Product Recommendations: Suggest products based on your preferences
Marketing Communications: Send updates about new products and promotions (with your consent)
Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

We will never use your information for purposes beyond what is necessary for our business operations and legal compliance.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
Secure Storage: Physical and digital security measures for data storage
Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
Compliance: Adherence to state cannabis regulations and data protection standards

While we take every precaution to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We continually update our security practices to maintain the highest level of protection possible.

Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
Data Export: Receive an exported file of your personal data in a portable format
Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Account Management: View, edit, or delete your profile information at any time through your account settings
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Important Note: Some information must be retained for legal compliance with cannabis regulations, even if you request deletion.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, security, and login sessions
Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience when leaving comments (lasts one year)
Login Cookies: Remember your authentication status (2 days) and display preferences (1 year)
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies to test browser compatibility (deleted when browser closes)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with your consent)

Remember Me Feature: If you select "Remember Me" when logging in, your session will persist for two weeks. Editorial cookies for content management expire after one day.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though some website features may not function properly if essential cookies are disabled. When you log out, login-related cookies are automatically removed.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

Post the updated policy on our website
Send email notifications to registered customers
Display prominent notices in our dispensary
Provide a 30-day notice period before major changes take effect

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're here to help. Contact our Privacy Team for any questions or concerns.

📧 david@thecannabar.com

📞 (732) 629-8278

📍 58 Main Street, Matawan, NJ 07747