Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy - the basics

Effective Date: Monday March 9th, 2026

Vermont Cannabis Action Fund (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our website (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information that identifies you personally, such as:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation or payment information (if applicable)
Any information you voluntarily submit through forms

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our Website
Respond to inquiries or requests
Send newsletters, updates, or advocacy alerts (if you opt in)
Process donations or transactions
Improve our Website and services
Monitor usage and analyze trends
Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic
Improve site functionality

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Website may not function properly.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with:

Service providers who help operate the Website (such as hosting providers, payment processors, or email platforms)
Legal authorities when required by law
Third-party analytics providers

These parties are only given access to information necessary to perform their services.

Donations and Payments

If you make a donation through our Website, your payment information is processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Please review the privacy policy of the payment processor for additional information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may send you updates, newsletters, or advocacy alerts.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to remove it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to your data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us via the means provided in the footer.