Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Cigar Lounge Social Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We may collect:
Name and username
Email address
Profile information (bio, profile picture, location)
Content you post (photos, comments, reviews, messages)
Preferences (favorite cigars, lounges, etc.)
B. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
IP address
Device information (browser, OS)
Usage data (pages viewed, interactions, session duration)
Location data (if enabled)
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
Social login providers
Analytics providers
Advertising partners
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Display your profile and content
Provide and improve the Platform
Personalize feeds and recommendations
Communicate with you (notifications, updates)
Monitor and prevent fraud or misuse
Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
A. Other Users
Your profile and content may be visible to other users based on your settings.
B. Service Providers
We share data with trusted third parties, including:
Hosting providers
Analytics tools
Email/SMS providers
C. Advertising & Analytics Partners
We may share certain information with advertising and analytics partners to:
Measure performance
Improve user experience
Deliver relevant advertisements
D. Business Transfers
Your information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale.
E. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information to:
Comply with laws
Respond to legal requests
Protect users and our platform
5. Sponsored Content & Advertising
We may display:
Sponsored posts
Featured lounges or cigars
Promoted listings
These may be influenced by:
User activity
Preferences
Engagement behavior
We do not sell your personal data, but we may share limited data for advertising purposes.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Understand user behavior
Improve performance
Personalize content and ads
These technologies may collect:
Session data
Interaction data
Device/browser data
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact functionality.
7. Analytics Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform. Google may collect:
Pages visited
Time on site
Device and browser data
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior through:
Session recordings
Heatmaps
Click and scroll tracking
Learn more: https://privacy.microsoft.com
8. Advertising and Retargeting
We use tools such as the Facebook Pixel to:
Track user activity
Measure ad performance
Deliver targeted advertising
These tools may:
Associate activity with your Facebook account
Track interactions across websites
Manage preferences:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
9. Your Privacy Choices
You can:
Update or delete your profile
Adjust privacy settings
Disable location tracking
Opt out of targeted ads
To request account deletion, contact:
[Insert Email]
10. Data Retention
We retain your information:
While your account is active
As needed to provide services
To meet legal and security obligations
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards, including:
Secure servers
Access controls
Encryption where applicable
However, no system is completely secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
13. International Users
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ.
14. Your Choices and Opt-Out
You can limit tracking by:
Adjusting browser cookie settings
Using Google Analytics opt-out tools
Managing Facebook ad preferences
15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
A. Right to Know
Request details about:
What personal data we collect
How we use and share it
B. Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
C. Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
We do not sell personal data, but you may opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes.
D. Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact us at:
[Insert Email]
We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
We will notify users of significant changes via:
Email
Platform notifications
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: [Insert Email]
Company Name: [Insert Legal Entity Name]
Address: [Insert Address]