Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Humidor Club ("we," "us," or "our") operates thehumidor.club (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. This policy applies to all users in the United States, including California residents.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use the Service.

Information We Collect

1. Information from Google OAuth

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your Google profile picture/avatar
• Your Google account ID

2. User-Generated Content

We store content you create on the platform:

• Cigar ratings and reviews
• Comments on other users' ratings
• Cigars you add to the database
• Flag reports for duplicate or inappropriate content

3. Social Interactions

We track social features:

• Friend connections and requests
• Likes on ratings
• Activity feed interactions

4. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your login session
• CSRF Tokens: Security protection
• Theme Preference: Remember your dark/light mode choice

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining the Service
• Authenticating your account via Google OAuth
• Displaying your ratings, comments, and profile to other users
• Facilitating social connections (friends, activity feeds)
• Preventing fraud and abuse (rate limiting, duplicate detection)
• Improving and personalizing user experience
• Communicating with you about the Service
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to other users:

• Your name and avatar
• Your cigar ratings and reviews
• Comments you post on ratings
• Cigars you've created in the database

Third-Party Services

We share information with:

• Google: For OAuth authentication
• Hosting providers: To operate the Service

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent illegal activity or violations of our policies

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your Rights

• Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We have not sold personal information in the past 12 months and do not plan to in the future.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Or use the account deletion feature in your profile settings

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request account deletion at any time, which will:

• Permanently delete your account and profile information
• Anonymize your ratings and comments (preserved for community value)
• Remove your name and email from our systems

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: thehumidor.club

Consent

By using the Service, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.