Privacy Policy
This notice explains how SMB Cannabis Consultants (SMBCC) collects, uses, and shares personal information on smbcannabisconsultants.com and in our services.
Notice at collection
We collect information that you provide, information from your use of our site and services, and information from service providers that help us run our business. We use this information to deliver consulting services, process requests, operate our site, improve content, run marketing with consent, and meet legal duties. We do not sell personal information as defined by state privacy laws. We do not share personal information for cross context behavioral advertising.
- Identifiers, for example name, email, phone, company
- Commercial info, for example service inquiries, invoices, subscriptions
- Internet activity, for example pages viewed, device type, approximate location from IP
- Professional info, for example role, license interests, application status if you choose to share
- Sensitive info, if you send it by choice, for example ID numbers in licensing documents, we ask you to send these by secure channels only
We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes below, then delete or de identify it, subject to legal holds.
Who we are
SMB Cannabis Consultants helps dispensary startups and cannabis operators with licensing, compliance, operations, hiring, and marketing. Website smbcannabisconsultants.com. Contact info@smbcannabisconsultants.com.
Information we collect
You provide it
- Contact forms and newsletter signup, for example name, email, phone, company, interests
- Consulting intake, for example project details, state, timeline, documents you upload
- Promotions and sweepstakes, for example spin the wheel entries, prize fulfillment details
- Events and webinars, for example registration data and attendance
- Email replies and customer support requests
- Payment details, handled by a PCI compliant processor, we do not store full card numbers
Collected automatically
- Cookies and similar tech for site operation, preferences, performance, and anonymized analytics
- Log data, for example IP address, browser, device, pages visited, time on page, referring page
From service providers
- Hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, customer relationship tools, scheduling tools, form and survey tools, payment processors, spam detection
How we use information
- Provide and improve consulting services and resources
- Respond to inquiries and schedule calls
- Process payments and send invoices and receipts
- Send newsletters and marketing emails if you opt in, unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email
- Run promotions and sweepstakes, verify eligibility, contact winners, ship or deliver prizes
- Operate, secure, and measure our website, fix errors, and prevent fraud
- Comply with laws, licensing rules, and enforce our terms
Advisory and confidentiality
- Client materials may include sensitive business data and licensing documents
- We use secure transfer methods upon request, do not email IDs or bank records unless encrypted
- Consulting is confidential under our contract, not attorney client privilege
Cookies and similar tech
We use necessary cookies for core site functions, preference cookies for saved settings, and performance cookies for anonymized analytics. If you are in a place that requires consent, a banner will give you choices. You can also adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Analytics and advertising
- We may run basic analytics to understand visits and improve content. Data is aggregated where possible
- If we run ads, we may use onsite forms and conversion tracking. We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross context behavioral advertising
- Your choices include browser settings, opt out add ons, and email unsubscribe
Newsletter and email marketing
- We send emails to people who opt in or who ask for information about our services
- You can unsubscribe using the link in any email or by emailing info@smbcannabisconsultants.com
- We track basic engagement, for example opens and clicks, to improve messages. You can disable images to reduce tracking
Promotions and sweepstakes
- Entries collect the data you submit, for example name and email
- We use entries to run the promotion, contact winners, and, if you opt in, send marketing
- No purchase needed to enter where required by law. Each promotion will link to official rules that control
Embedded content
Articles may include embedded videos, posts, or forms. These third party services may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their policies.
User accounts and comments
- If you create an account, we store profile data you provide. You can view, edit, or delete it in your account, except username
- When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, plus IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam
- An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to avatar services to check if you use them
How we share information
- Service providers that help run our site and services, bound by contract to use data only on our instructions
- Business transfers, for example a merger or asset sale, where your information may transfer as part of the deal
- Legal needs, for example to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and property
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross context behavioral advertising.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method is perfect. For documents with IDs or financial data, use our secure options on request.
Retention
We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above, for the time required by law, or for the period stated in a contract. Then we delete or de identify it.
Your choices
- Email marketing, unsubscribe using the link in any email or email us
- Cookies, use browser controls to block or delete cookies
- Analytics, use browser add ons that limit tracking
Your privacy rights in the United States
State laws may give you rights to access, correct, delete, or get a copy of your personal information, and to opt out of sale, sharing for targeted ads, or certain profiling. We honor these requests where the law applies.
- Submit a request by emailing info@smbcannabisconsultants.com
- We will verify your identity using reasonable steps that match the request type
- You can use an authorized agent with proof of authority and identity
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross context behavioral advertising. If you wish to opt out of targeted ads based on cookies, adjust your browser and ad settings.
Visitors in the EU or UK
- Controller SMB Cannabis Consultants
- Legal bases, consent, contract, legal obligation, and legitimate interests
- Transfers, your data may be processed in countries that may not have the same laws as your country. We use lawful transfer tools where required
- Rights, access, correct, delete, restrict, object, portability, and withdraw consent
To use these rights, email info@smbcannabisconsultants.com.
Children
Our site and services are for adults in the cannabis industry. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor gave us information, contact us and we will delete it.
User content and media
- If you upload images, avoid files with location data in EXIF
- If you edit or publish, your browser may store a cookie with the post ID for one day
Third party links and services
Our site may link to sites or services we do not control. Their policies apply to their handling of your information.
Contact us
Questions or requests, email info@smbcannabisconsultants.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes to our practices or to the law. We will update the date at the top. Significant changes may be posted on the site.
