Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how 420 Buds collects, uses, and protects any personal information you provide while using our website. 420 Buds is committed to safeguarding your privacy. If we ask you to provide information that can identify you when using this website, you can be confident that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time by revising this page. You are encouraged to review this page periodically to ensure that you are satisfied with any changes we make.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name
- Contact information including email address
- Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect see the List of cookies we collect section.
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file that asks for permission to be stored on your computer’s hard drive. Once you allow it, the file is added, and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets a website recognize you when you visit again. Cookies enable websites to personalize their content and features according to your preferences and browsing habits.
We use traffic log cookies to see which pages are most frequently visited. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it to better meet user needs. The data collected is used only for statistical analysis and is deleted from the system once it has been processed.
In general, cookies help us enhance your browsing experience by showing us which pages are helpful and which may need improvement. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal information other than what you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can usually change your browser settings to disable them if you prefer. However, this may limit some features of the website and reduce your overall experience.
Links to other websites
Our website may include links to other websites that you may find interesting. However, once you leave our site by clicking on these links, please note that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of those external sites. As a result, we cannot be held responsible for the protection or privacy of any information you share while visiting them. These external websites are not covered by this privacy policy, so we recommend that you exercise caution and review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by letting us know using our Contact Us information
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email us this request using our Contact Us information.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
List of cookies we collect
The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Description |
|---|---|
| FORM_KEY | Stores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests. |
| PHPSESSID | Your session ID on the server. |
| GUEST-VIEW | Allows guests to view and edit their orders. |
| PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART | A link to information about your cart and viewing history, if you have asked for this. |
| STF | Information on products you have emailed to friends. |
| STORE | The store view or language you have selected. |
| USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE | Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies. |