Dispen™ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 15, 2025

Who We Are

At Dispen™, your privacy is a top priority. We handle your personal information responsibly and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing the cannabis industry.

Information We Collect

Comments & Communications

When you leave a comment, we may collect:

Name, email, and website (if provided)
Comment content
IP address and browser user agent

We may use an anonymized hash of your email for Gravatar to display your profile picture. Approved comments and profile pictures are public.

Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract this data.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for future comments (expires 1 year)
Login Cookies: Temporary and persistent login cookies for convenience (expires 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
Content Editing Cookies: Track post edits (expires 1 day)

Cookies may also support analytics, personalization, and marketing.

Embedded Content

Embedded videos, images, or articles may allow third-party sites to collect data or track interactions.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and deliver services
Maintain website security and functionality
Improve user experience and content
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with:

Trusted service providers (email, analytics, CRM)
Security and fraud prevention partners
Legal authorities if required by law

Password reset emails may include your IP address for security.

Data Retention

Comments: Stored indefinitely for follow-up interactions
Registered Users: Retained until account deletion, with admin access for management

Data may be retained longer for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

Your Rights

You may:

Request an export of your personal data
Request deletion of your personal data (except required legal records)

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (encryption, access controls) to protect your data. No system is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updates will be posted with the new effective date.

Contact Us

Dispen™ Privacy Team
Email: privacy@dispen.org
Address: 123 Cannabis Way, Chicago, IL, 60601