Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Garrison Cigar (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://garrisoncigar.com] (the “Site”) and purchase our products.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in several ways:

a. Information You Provide

Name, billing and shipping address
Email address and phone number
Date of birth (for age verification)
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Account credentials (if you create an account)

b. Information Automatically Collected
When you browse our Site, we automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages visited, duration of visits, and referral sources
Cookies and tracking technologies (for analytics and performance)

c. Third-Party Verification Data
To comply with tobacco laws, we may use trusted third-party age verification services to confirm your identity and legal age.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Verify your age and compliance with tobacco laws
Communicate order updates, support messages, and promotions
Improve our website, products, and customer experience
Comply with legal and tax obligations

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Information

We share information only as necessary:

Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Shop Pay)
Shipping Providers (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS)
Age Verification Services (e.g., AgeChecker.net or BlueCheck)
Analytics and Marketing Services (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

All partners are required to maintain data protection standards consistent with applicable laws.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to personalize your experience, improve site performance, and analyze traffic.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

5. Email & SMS Communications

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive order updates and promotional communications.
You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking “Unsubscribe.”
If you receive text messages, reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, and maintain records required by the PACT Act and tax authorities.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security, and you acknowledge that you use the Site at your own risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the legal smoking age. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access or correct your personal data
Request deletion of your account
Withdraw consent to marketing communications

To exercise your rights, email us at [insert your customer service email].

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

Garrison Cigar
Email: [insert your email address]
Address: [insert your business address]
Website: https://garrisoncigar.com