Privacy Policy

Introduction

Bud Mart Cannabis ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website budmartcannabis.com, or make purchases at our retail locations.

As a licensed cannabis retailer in Alberta under the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), we are required to collect certain information to comply with provincial and federal regulations.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you make a purchase or create an account, we may collect:

• Full name and date of birth (required for age verification)
• Email address and phone number
• Delivery address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Government-issued ID information (for age verification purposes only)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Verify your age (you must be 18+ to purchase cannabis in Alberta)
• Communicate with you about orders, products, and promotions
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraud and maintain security

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 by law. Under AGLC regulations, we are required to maintain certain transaction records for a minimum period.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist with order fulfillment and delivery
• Payment processors for secure transaction handling
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
• AGLC for compliance and regulatory reporting as required

Your Rights

Under Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at budmartbrain@gmail.com

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Access controls and employee training
• Regular security assessments

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.