Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Global Dispensaries (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. This policy applies to globaldispensaries.com and all regional directory websites operated under The Dispensary Network.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Email address (if you subscribe to notifications or submit a listing)
• Review content, ratings, and display name (if you leave a review)
• Business information (if you claim or submit a listing)

Information collected automatically:

• Device type and browser (for responsive design)
• Approximate location by country/region (for directory scoping)
• Pages visited and interaction patterns (first-party analytics only)

3. How We Use Information

• To operate and improve the directory
• To display relevant listings based on your region
• To process listing claims and review submissions
• To send notifications you have opted into
• To detect and prevent spam or abuse

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

• Vercel (hosting and edge delivery)
• Mapbox (map rendering — processes approximate location)
• Ad networks (if enabled — may use cookies for ad targeting)

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use first-party analytics only. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for behavioral profiling. If third-party ad networks are enabled on the Site, they may place their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Storage and Security

We do not store raw IP addresses. IP-based data is hashed before storage for anti-spam purposes. Personal information is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at danielius@globaldispensaries.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the legal age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at danielius@globaldispensaries.com.