Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Higher Path Cannabis Co. ("we", "us", or "our") operates licensed cannabis retail stores in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and applicable federal privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Age verification information (date of birth or government-issued ID) as required by BC cannabis regulations
• Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or sign up for communications
• Purchase history and transaction records for regulatory compliance
• Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Verify that you meet the minimum age requirement of 19 years to purchase cannabis in BC
• Process transactions and maintain records as required by the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Send you updates or promotions if you have opted in to receive them
• Improve our website and in-store experience

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• The BC Cannabis Secretariat or other regulatory bodies as required by law
• Service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., point-of-sale systems, website hosting), under confidentiality agreements
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law or court order

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser. We do not use cookies to track your activity across third-party websites.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Transaction records may be retained for a minimum period as mandated by BC cannabis regulations.

7. Your Rights

Under PIPA, you have the right to request access to your personal information held by us, and to request corrections if it is inaccurate. To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our staff are trained on privacy obligations, and access to personal information is limited to those who need it to perform their duties.

9. Contact Us

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.