Who we are
Our website address is: http://CannabisKarma.org
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Who we share your data with
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your contact information
Additional information
How we protect your data
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. Our website uses secure server technology (SSL/HTTPS) to ensure that any information you provide is encrypted during transmission. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized administrators only, and we regularly review our security practices to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your information.
What data breach procedures we have in place
In the event of a data breach, we follow a clear procedure to protect our users:
- We immediately investigate the breach to determine the scope and cause.
- We notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.
- We take corrective actions to secure the system and prevent similar incidents in the future.
What third parties we receive data from
We may receive data from trusted third-party services that help us operate our website more efficiently. For example, analytics providers, spam detection services, or advertising networks may supply us with data that helps us improve user experience, maintain site security, or personalize content.
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
We do not engage in automated decision-making that has a legal or significant effect on users. Some automated processes, such as spam detection and analytics, may be used to improve security, prevent abuse, and enhance site performance. These processes do not involve making personal or legal decisions about individual users.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
Depending on our activities, we may be required to disclose certain information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or government requests. This may include cooperation with legal authorities in matters related to criminal investigations, data protection, or other legal obligations.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include:
- Right to Know – You can request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the purposes of collection, and with whom it has been shared.
- Right to Delete – You can request that we delete personal information we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct – You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing – You may direct us not to sell or share your personal information. We do not sell information for money, but some cookies and third-party tools may be considered “sharing” under California law.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information – You may request that we restrict the use of sensitive data (e.g., account log-in details, geolocation).
- Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at:
📧 Email: karmaclones@cannabiskarma.org
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the last 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers – Name, email address, IP address, online identifiers.
- Commercial Information – Records of products, services, or content you viewed or purchased.
- Internet or Network Activity – Device type, browser type, browsing history, interactions with our site.
- Geolocation Data – General location information derived from IP address.
- User Content – Comments, uploaded media, messages.
- Inferences – Preferences and interests derived from analytics or surveys.
We collect this information directly from you, automatically through cookies/analytics, and from trusted service providers.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for site functionality (e.g., login, security).
- Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies – Deliver personalized ads or track performance of campaigns (if applicable).
You can control cookies through your browser settings or via our [Cookie Preferences Tool]. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For additional control over advertising cookies, you can also visit:
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data but will not exceed the time needed for business or legal requirements.
Third-Party Disclosure
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers (hosting providers, analytics tools, payment processors, email services).
- Business Partners/Affiliates (if necessary to provide services you request).
- Legal Authorities (when required by law).
We do not sell personal information for monetary gain.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, please contact us at:
📧 karmaclones@cannabiskarma.org
We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by law.
