Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 18, 2026

Strainpedia (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use https://www.strainpedia.com.

1. Information We Collect

Strainpedia does not require account registration to view most content. We may collect limited information automatically through website analytics, cookies, advertising tools, and information you voluntarily submit through contact forms.

  • Usage Data: Browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral sources, approximate geographic region, and general interaction data.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to improve site functionality, understand traffic patterns, measure performance, remember preferences, and support advertising or affiliate link tracking where applicable.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us voluntarily, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message so we can respond.
  • Server and Security Logs: Our hosting providers or security tools may automatically log technical information such as IP address, browser requests, timestamps, and error events for security, maintenance, and fraud-prevention purposes.

2. How We Use Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
  • To analyze traffic, usage trends, and site performance.
  • To respond to messages, corrections, and user feedback.
  • To protect the website, detect abuse, and maintain security.
  • To support advertising, sponsored content disclosure, or affiliate link measurement where applicable.
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our site policies when necessary.

3. Cookies, Analytics, and Consent

We may use analytics and measurement tools, including services such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use Strainpedia. These services may use cookies or similar technologies and may process technical data such as IP address, browser information, and on-site activity.

Where required by applicable law, we may use a consent banner or consent management tool to give visitors choices about non-essential cookies, analytics, or advertising technologies.

4. Advertising, Affiliate Links, and Third-Party Technologies

Strainpedia may display clearly labeled third-party advertisements, sponsored placements, affiliate links, or external links. Third-party partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar tracking technologies to measure ad performance, referral activity, or conversions, subject to their own privacy policies and applicable law.

We do not control the privacy practices, content, claims, or tracking technologies of third-party advertisers, affiliate partners, or external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those third parties before interacting with them.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information that visitors submit through ordinary contact with the site. We may share limited information with service providers or partners that help operate the website, such as hosting, analytics, security, spam filtering, or form-processing providers. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to address abuse or security issues.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, improving site performance, securing the website, and complying with legal obligations.

7. Data Protection

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for citation, reference, advertising, affiliate, or informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties.

9. Children and Age-Restricted Content

Strainpedia is intended for adults of legal age in the applicable jurisdiction, including 21+ where required. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or from users below the legally required age where such access is restricted.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding the personal information you provide to us, such as requesting access, correction, or deletion. If you have submitted personal information through a contact form and would like us to review, correct, or delete it, you may contact us at info@strainpedia.com.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal obligations, or website features. The Effective Date above indicates the latest revision.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@strainpedia.com.