Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Puff ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use puffcigar.com. By using Puff, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use Puff:

• Account information — your email address and username when you sign up
• Profile information — any bio or profile details you choose to add
• Activity data — cigars you review, rate, or add to your humidor or wish list
• Social data — users you follow and who follow you
• Usage data — pages visited and general interaction with the Platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Puff platform
• Display your profile, reviews, and activity to other users
• Send notifications about activity related to your account
• Understand how users interact with the Platform to improve it
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted third-party database provider. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not display advertising on Puff. Your data is only shared in the following circumstances:

• With service providers necessary to operate the Platform (e.g. Supabase)
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights and safety of Puff and its users

6. Public Information

By default, your profile, reviews, and humidor activity are visible to other Puff users. This is core to the community experience. You can control what you share by managing your profile settings.

7. Your Rights — US Users

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal data we collect
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell data)

8. Your Rights — European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

9. International Users

Puff is operated from New York, United States. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using Puff, you consent to this transfer. You are responsible for complying with local laws in your jurisdiction regarding tobacco-related content and online platforms.

10. Cookies

Puff uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. By using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect Platform functionality.

11. Children's Privacy

Puff is strictly for users aged 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21. If we become aware that a user is under 21, we will immediately terminate their account and delete their data.

12. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at the email below. We will process your request within 30 days.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

Founder, Puff — The Cigar Community