TimesNowCBD.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://timesnowcbd.com/ (the “Site”), which provides news, product reviews, guides, and comparison information related to CBD and hemp-derived products. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights concerning that data. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Age Restriction (Critical Requirement)
The Site is intended exclusively for users who are 18 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Data from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to use or register on the Site or send any Personal Data to us. If we learn we have collected Personal Data from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide our content, manage communications, and facilitate affiliate revenue.
2.1 Personal Data You Provide Directly
We collect this data only when you voluntarily submit it:
- Newsletter Subscription: Your email address when you sign up for CBD news, product alerts, or market updates.
- Comments & Reviews: Your name/username and email address when you submit a product review or comment on an article. Note: Please do not include sensitive health information in public reviews.
- Contact/Inquiries: Information you provide when contacting us for support or general inquiries.
2.2 Sensitive Health Information (User-Submitted)
We do not require users to submit specific health data. However, if you voluntarily disclose information in a contact form or review regarding your medical conditions, symptoms, or reasons for using CBD, we treat this information as highly sensitive and use it only to address your specific inquiry or provide context for your review.
2.3 Data Collected Automatically (Usage Data)
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical and behavioral information:
- Log Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device type, the specific pages (products/reviews) you view, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, track sales commissions from affiliate links, and analyze traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your Personal Data based on legal grounds for the following purposes:
- To Deliver Content: To ensure the proper functioning and delivery of our news, guides, and review content.
- To Send Communications: To deliver your subscribed newsletters and promotional content (Based on your Consent).
- To Manage Affiliate Partnerships: To track and receive commissions from partner retailers when you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase.
- For Analytics and Improvement: To analyze site traffic, popular product categories, and user behavior to improve the relevance of our content.
- For Compliance: To maintain records demonstrating compliance with age restrictions and marketing rules in this regulated industry.
4. Disclosure and Third-Party Links
We do not sell your Personal Data. We share your information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our Site or when legally compelled.
4.1 Affiliate Links and Third-Party Retailers
The Site links extensively to external CBD/hemp product retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or product quality of these external retailers.
- When you click an affiliate link, you are leaving our Site, and your data is then governed by the retailer’s policy.
- We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every external site before making a purchase.
4.2 Service Providers and Vendors
We use third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf. These include:
- Hosting: [Insert Hosting Provider]
- Email Marketing: [[Insert Email Service Provider]
- Analytics: Google Analytics
- Affiliate Networks: [[Insert Affiliate Networks, e.g., Commission Junction, ShareASale]
4.3 Legal Compliance
We reserve the right to disclose your Personal Data if required by law, subpoena, or valid court order, especially concerning regulatory inquiries or product safety.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
- Right to Access: The right to request copies of the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request that we delete your Personal Data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Controlling Your Communications and Cookies
- Opting Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link provided in every email.
- Managing Cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or manage your consent preferences via our Cookie Consent Banner (if applicable).
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
Email: admin@timesnowcbd.com