Effective Date: March 28, 2025
Website: https://cdotwebster.com

CDOT Webster is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services.

Who We Are

We are an online cigar retailer serving adult customers across approved regions in the United States. By using our website, you confirm that you are of legal smoking age in your jurisdiction.

Comments & Reviews

When customers leave comments or product reviews on our site, we collect the information shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent for spam prevention and fraud detection.

If you use Gravatar, a hashed version of your email may be shared with their service to display your profile image. View their policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy.

Media Uploads

If you upload images (e.g., for reviews or testimonials), avoid including files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract that data from posted images.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, personalize content, and enable essential website features.

• When you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies.

• When you log in, we use cookies to remember your login and preferences.

• If you add items to your cart or begin checkout, cookies help us maintain your cart status across sessions.

These cookies typically expire within a few days to one year, depending on their purpose.

Embedded Content & Third-Party Tools

Our website may include embedded content such as product videos, reviews, or images from trusted third-party sources. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.

Examples may include:

• Payment processors (e.g., Authorize.net, OpenPath/Maverick)

• Shipping calculators (e.g., USPS)

• Trust badges and age verification services

We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies for more detail.

What We Collect and Why

We may collect the following data during your visit or purchase:

• Name, email address, and phone number

• Shipping and billing address

• Order history and product preferences

• Payment method details (handled securely by our payment processor)

• IP address and browser type for fraud prevention

We collect this information to:

• Process your orders

• Deliver products to the correct address

• Provide customer support

• Comply with legal and age verification requirements

• Detect and prevent fraud

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. We only share necessary information with trusted third parties such as:

• Payment gateways (e.g., OpenPath / Maverick)

• Shipping partners (e.g., USPS)

• Fraud prevention and security services

• Email marketing platforms (for order updates and promotions, if opted-in)

Data Retention

• Comments and reviews are stored indefinitely unless manually removed.

• Order and customer account information is stored as required by tax and legal regulations.

• You may request to delete or download your personal data by contacting us at [insert contact email].

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent for marketing emails

• File a complaint with a regulatory authority if you believe your rights are being violated

Age Verification

This website is intended for adults of legal smoking age only. We may collect your date of birth during checkout and use third-party tools to verify age. Orders placed by individuals under the legal age will be cancelled.

Where Your Data Goes

Some customer data (such as comments) may be checked via automated spam detection services. Transactional data is shared with payment and shipping providers under secure protocols.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or the law. Any significant updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: cigardotwebster@gmail.com
Address: CDOT Webster, 850 Kobayashi Rd S, Webster, TX 77598