Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to New Brighton Dispensary. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our dispensary, use our website, or engage with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

By accessing our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you visit New Brighton Dispensary or use our services, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identification Information: Name, date of birth, driver's license or state ID number, photograph (as required by Minnesota law for age verification and compliance)
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
• Purchase History: Records of products purchased, transaction dates, and amounts (required for regulatory compliance)
• Medical Cannabis Information: For registered medical cannabis patients, we collect medical cannabis registry information as required by state law
• Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely through our payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

How We Use Your Information

New Brighton Dispensary uses the collected information for the following purposes:

Legal Compliance

• Verify age and identity as required by Minnesota cannabis laws
• Maintain accurate records for state regulatory compliance
• Report to state authorities as mandated by law
• Comply with tax and financial reporting obligations
• Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud

Business Operations

• Process and fulfill your cannabis purchases
• Communicate with you about orders, products, and services
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send promotional materials and special offers (with your consent)
• Improve our products, services, and customer experience
• Analyze trends and customer preferences

Security and Protection

• Protect against fraudulent transactions and activities
• Maintain the security of our premises and systems
• Enforce our terms of service and policies
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of New Brighton Dispensary, our customers, and others

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it.

Security Measures

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission and storage
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with restricted access
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
• Employee Training: Staff members receive privacy and security training
• Physical Security: Our dispensary location maintains physical security measures including surveillance cameras and secure document storage

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your information using industry best practices.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

New Brighton Dispensary does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• State Authorities: We share information with Minnesota state regulators as required by cannabis laws and regulations
• Law Enforcement: We may disclose information in response to valid legal requests, court orders, or subpoenas
• Compliance Obligations: Information may be shared to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with our business operations, including:

• Payment processors for transaction processing
• Technology providers for website hosting and maintenance
• Security service providers
• Customer relationship management systems
• Marketing and communication platforms (only with your consent)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes we specify.

Business Transfers

If New Brighton Dispensary is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Minnesota law and our commitment to transparency, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Information

• Right to Know: You can request information about what personal data we collect, use, and share
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information

Control and Deletion

• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Right to Object: You can object to certain processing of your personal information

Important Limitations

Please note that we may be legally required to retain certain information for regulatory compliance purposes, even if you request deletion. Cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota must maintain transaction records and identification verification data for specified periods as mandated by state law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with your consent)

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your website experience and limit certain functionalities.

Children's Privacy

Our services are strictly intended for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from someone under 21, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.

Minnesota-Specific Provisions

As a Minnesota-based cannabis dispensary, we comply with all applicable Minnesota state laws and regulations regarding:

• Cannabis sales and distribution
• Age verification and identification requirements
• Record-keeping and reporting obligations
• Data privacy and consumer protection
• Medical cannabis patient registry information

Minnesota cannabis regulations require us to maintain detailed records of all transactions and customer information. This information is used solely for regulatory compliance and is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by New Brighton Dispensary. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications to registered customers (for significant changes)
• Displaying prominent notices on our website or at our dispensary location

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Legal Obligation: To comply with Minnesota cannabis laws and regulations
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations when you make purchases
• Legitimate Interests: To operate our business, prevent fraud, and improve our services
• Consent: For marketing communications and certain data processing activities (where required)

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific retention periods:

• Transaction Records: Maintained for at least 7 years as required by Minnesota cannabis regulations
• Identification Verification: Retained as required by state law
• Marketing Communications: Until you opt out or request deletion
• Website Analytics: Typically retained for 24-36 months