Compliance / Legal
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you make a purchase at Take N' Toke, we collect information necessary to complete the transaction and comply with New York State cannabis regulations. This includes your name, date of birth, and government-issued photo ID details for age verification purposes. We do not retain copies of your identification documents beyond what is required by law.
Transaction Data
We maintain records of purchases as required by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) seed-to-sale tracking system. This includes products purchased, quantities, dates, and transaction amounts.
Browsing Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data helps us improve our website experience.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain session state, remember preferences, and analyze site usage. See the Cookies and Tracking section below for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
Transaction Processing
We use your personal information to process purchases, verify age eligibility, and maintain accurate records as required by New York State cannabis regulations.
Service Improvement
Aggregated and anonymized data helps us understand customer preferences, improve our product selection, optimize our website, and enhance the in-store experience.
Regulatory Compliance
We use transaction and customer data to comply with all OCM reporting requirements, tax obligations, and seed-to-sale inventory tracking mandates.
Communication
If you opt in, we may use your contact information to send updates about new products, deals, or dispensary news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Information Sharing
We Do Not Sell Your Data
Take N' Toke does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is not a product we monetize.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, or to comply with New York State cannabis regulations and OCM reporting requirements.
OCM Compliance
Transaction data is reported to the New York Office of Cannabis Management through the state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking system. This is a legal requirement for all licensed dispensaries in New York.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers for payment processing, website hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
4. Data Security
Encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols. Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant payment processors.
Secure Storage
Personal information is stored on secure, access-controlled systems. We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Access Controls
Access to customer data is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions. All staff members are trained on data privacy practices and their responsibilities.
6. Your Rights
Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Correction
If any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. Contact us and we will update our records promptly.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. Please note that we are required by New York State law to retain certain transaction records for a specified period.
How to Submit Requests
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our Atlantic Avenue location or through our contact page. We will verify your identity before processing any request.
7. Age Verification
21+ Requirement
Cannabis sales in New York State are restricted to adults 21 years of age and older. We are legally required to verify the age of every customer before any purchase.
Verification Process
We verify age using valid government-issued photo identification at the point of sale. Acceptable forms of ID include state-issued driver's licenses, state ID cards, passports, and military IDs. We visually inspect IDs and may use electronic verification tools to confirm authenticity.
Minors
Our website is not directed at individuals under 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21. If we learn that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.
8. Cannabis-Specific Privacy
Purchase Records
As a licensed cannabis dispensary, we maintain purchase records as required by the New York Office of Cannabis Management. These records are part of the state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking system and are subject to regulatory oversight.
NY State Requirements
New York State cannabis regulations require dispensaries to maintain specific records related to inventory, sales, and customer age verification. We comply with all such requirements while minimizing the personal information we collect to what is strictly necessary.
Federal Considerations
While cannabis is legal under New York State law, it remains classified under federal law. We take additional care to protect customer information and do not voluntarily share purchase data with federal agencies.
9. Contact Information
Reach Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, contact us at our location or through our website.
Our Location
Take N' Toke Dispensary, 994 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Visit our contact page for additional ways to reach us.
10. Updates to This Policy
Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, regulatory requirements, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Notification
For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as posting a notice on our website or in-store. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions about your privacy?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, visit us at 994 Atlantic Avenue or reach out through our contact page.
For use only by adults 21 years of age and older. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Cannabis can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of cannabis. Licensed by New York Office of Cannabis Management.