Privacy Policy for Pair’d by Flavor Fix

Last Updated: November, 1st, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Pair’d by Flavor Fix (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our cannabis pairing recommendation tool at flavorfix.com.

By using Pair’d, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use Pair’d to receive pairing recommendations, we collect:

Email Address: Required to deliver your personalized cannabis, cocktail, and cuisine pairing recommendations
Pairing Preferences: Your selected preferences including strain type (indica/sativa/hybrid), spirit choices, dietary restrictions, and any specific strains or cocktails you choose
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our pairing tool, including the types of pairings you request

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit flavorfix.com, we may automatically collect:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Primary Uses

Deliver Pairing Recommendations: Send your personalized cannabis, cocktail, and cuisine pairings to your email address
Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our algorithm and recommendation quality
Communicate With You: Send requested information about your pairings and respond to your inquiries

Marketing Communications (Opt-In Only)

Educational Content: Share cannabis pairing tips, new features, and relevant content (only with your explicit consent)
Updates and Announcements: Notify you about improvements to Pair’d and new pairing options

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.

Email Best Practices

Our Commitment to CAN-SPAM Compliance

We strictly adhere to the CAN-SPAM Act and email marketing best practices:

✓ Clear Identification: All emails clearly identify that they’re from Pair’d by Flavor Fix
✓ Accurate Headers: Our “From,” “To,” and routing information is accurate
✓ Honest Subject Lines: Subject lines accurately reflect the email content
✓ Easy Unsubscribe: Every email includes a clear, functional unsubscribe link
✓ Prompt Processing: Unsubscribe requests are honored within 10 business days

What Emails You’ll Receive

Transactional Emails (You cannot opt out – necessary for service):

Pairing recommendations you specifically request
Responses to your direct inquiries

Marketing Emails (Opt-in required):

Educational content about cannabis pairings
New features and tool updates
Seasonal pairing suggestions

You have complete control over marketing emails and can unsubscribe at any time without affecting your ability to use the pairing tool.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our service, including:

Email Service Providers: To deliver your pairing recommendations (e.g., SendGrid, Mailchimp, or similar)
Analytics Providers: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting Providers: To maintain our website infrastructure

All service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or abuse
Protect the safety of our users or the public

Business Transfers

If Flavor Fix or Pair’d is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption: Data transmission via SSL/TLS encryption
Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal information
Secure Storage: Industry-standard security protocols for data storage
Regular Monitoring: Ongoing security assessments and updates

However, please note: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

All Users

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt out of the “sale” of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

European Union Residents (GDPR Rights)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at [privacy email] with “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Email Addresses: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe from all communications
Pairing Preferences: Retained to improve our algorithm and service (anonymized after 24 months)
Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement purposes

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our service.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies: Required for the pairing tool to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of Pair’d.

Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Age Restrictions

Pair’d is intended for adults aged 21 and over (or the legal cannabis age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the legal age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Cannabis Industry Compliance

Important Legal Notice: Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction. By using Pair’d, you represent that:

You are of legal age to consume cannabis in your jurisdiction
Cannabis is legal for recreational or medical use in your location
You will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws

Pair’d provides educational information only. We do not sell, distribute, or facilitate the sale of cannabis, alcohol, or any controlled substances. All pairing recommendations are for informational and educational purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., dispensary locators, cocktail recipe sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Pair’d, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of Pair’d after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Flavor Fix / Pair’d
Email: [press [at]flavorfix.com]
Website: https://flavorfix.com

For Privacy Rights Requests: Include “Privacy Rights Request” in your email subject line and specify which rights you wish to exercise.

Response Time: We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Consent

By using Pair’d by Flavor Fix, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, CAN-SPAM, and general privacy best practices. However, we recommend having this policy reviewed by a legal professional familiar with your specific jurisdiction and business model.