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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

Hometown Harvest ("Hometown Harvest," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information in connection with our website at hometownharvestma.com (the "Site") and our retail cannabis dispensary located in Athol, Massachusetts.

By using the Site or visiting our store, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Sign up for our email newsletter (name and email address)
  • Contact us by email or through the Site
  • Verify your age through the age gate
  • Make a purchase in store or place an order for pickup
  • Join a loyalty or rewards program

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Site, including:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site
  • Referring website and search terms
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information Collected In Store

When you make an in-store purchase, Massachusetts law requires us to verify that you are 21 years of age or older by checking a valid government-issued ID. We do not retain a copy or scan of your ID for marketing or profiling purposes. Point-of-sale transactions are processed through a licensed cannabis retail system in accordance with Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission ("CCC") requirements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
  • Process transactions and fulfill pickup orders
  • Send you newsletters, promotions, and updates (where you have opted in)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Verify age and comply with Massachusetts cannabis laws and regulations
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and other unlawful activity
  • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, and regulatory requests

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your age-gate confirmation, analyze Site traffic, and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality. We do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals at this time.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site, send email, process payments, or provide analytics (bound by confidentiality obligations)
  • Regulatory authorities, including the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, as required by law
  • Law enforcement in response to valid legal process or to protect rights, safety, or property
  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (including recordkeeping requirements under 935 CMR 500).

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your information, and the right to opt out of marketing communications. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any message or by contacting us at hello@hometownharvestma.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site and our services are strictly intended for adults 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Hometown Harvest
Athol, Massachusetts
Email: hello@hometownharvestma.com