Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
DataBud ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cannabis product intelligence platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture.
- Ratings and Reviews: When you rate products, we collect your ratings and any notes you provide.
- Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile (e.g., birthday, preferences).
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Products viewed, ratings submitted, and features used.
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (used for compliance purposes).
- Cookies: We use cookies to maintain sessions and remember your preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process and display your product ratings
- Personalize your experience
- Communicate with you about the Service
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
- Ensure compliance with age and geographic restrictions
- Protect against fraud and abuse
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated ratings data with product manufacturers.
- Service Providers: We work with third-party providers who assist in operating our Service (hosting, analytics).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
- Opt out of certain data collection
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@databud.ai.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, preferences).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@databud.ai.