Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Top Dispensaries 2026 ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by MunchMakers, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you use our website at bestdispensaries.munchmakers.com (the "Service").
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Data Type | Legal Basis | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account data (name, email) | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Account creation and service delivery |
| Business claim data | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) | Verify dispensary ownership |
| Reviews | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Community-driven dispensary rankings |
| Vote tracking (IP hash) | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Prevent vote manipulation and fraud |
| Page views & analytics | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Improve website and measure performance |
| Analytics cookies (GA, Ahrefs) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Traffic analysis (requires explicit opt-in) |
| Email notifications | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) | Review/upvote notifications (opt-in only) |
| Geolocation (country) | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) | "Near Me" feature and regional content |
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| User accounts | Until account deletion is requested |
| Reviews | Indefinite (anonymized on account deletion) |
| Page view analytics | 24 months |
| Vote history (IP hashes) | 12 months |
| Click events | 12 months |
| Consent records | 36 months (legal requirement) |
| Lead/contact form data | 12 months |
| Session cookies | 7 days |
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Data Processed | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Website analytics | Page views, user behavior, hashed IP | US (SCCs in place) |
| Ahrefs | SEO analytics | Page views, user interaction | EU/US |
| SendGrid (Twilio) | Transactional email | Email addresses, names | US (SCCs in place) |
| EmbedSocial | Instagram feed widget | Browsing data | EU |
| Heroku (Salesforce) | Web hosting | All application data | US (SCCs in place) |
| Google Fonts | Typography | IP address (from font request) | US (SCCs in place) |
All US-based sub-processors have Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards for international data transfers.
We use cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
Analytics and performance cookies are only loaded after you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@munchmakers.com or use the self-service features in your account. We will respond within 30 days.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our hosting infrastructure is located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with all sub-processors, in compliance with GDPR Chapter V.
We implement appropriate security measures including:
Our services are not directed to individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. An age verification gate is displayed to all first-time visitors.
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours (GDPR Article 33) and affected individuals without undue delay (GDPR Article 34).
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify registered users by email.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
