Budtenders Association Inc. (“BTA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy legislation.

1. What We Collect We may collect:

  • Contact details: name, email, phone, province
  • Professional status (e.g., Budtender, Retail Manager, Consumer)
  • Survey and quiz responses
  • IP address and site usage behavior
  • Referral activity and points earned
  • Images or content submitted by you

2. How We Use Your Data

  • To verify membership eligibility
  • To personalize your experience
  • To deliver rewards and track participation
  • To generate anonymized insights for industry reports
  • To improve our services and user experience

3. Consent

By signing up for BTA, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your data as described. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or closing your account.

4. Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregate data with:

  • Technology vendors (to provide website features)
  • Cannabis industry partners (for research and marketing insights)
  • Service providers (e.g., event hosts, survey tools, fulfillment vendors)

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Track logins and member sessions
  • Measure content engagement and usage patterns You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on Canadian servers or compliant platforms. We maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

7. Accessing or Updating Your Info

You can access or update your profile through your member dashboard. You may also request a copy or deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly.

What rights you have over your data

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Questions or Concerns

Contact our Community Officer at: welcome@budtendersassociation.ca

This Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy document applies to all active Members of Budtenders Association as of the date listed above and will be displayed at the time of sign-up for all new members.