1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Age confirmation: When you confirm you are 21 or older at our entry screen, your response is processed in your browser and held in your browser’s session storage so you are not asked again as you move between pages. It is never sent to us, and your browser discards it when you close the tab, so you will be asked to confirm your age again on your next visit.
• Contact information: Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email address when you join a waitlist, request membership, or contact us.
• Usage information: Basic technical data such as browser type, device, and pages visited, which may be collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To verify that visitors and customers meet the minimum legal age of 21;
• To respond to inquiries and provide membership, product, and event information;
• To send updates about our launch, products, and events where you have asked to receive them;
• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
• To comply with legal obligations applicable to tobacco retailers.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We do not use cookies or permanent local storage to remember your age confirmation. It is kept only in your browser’s session storage for the duration of your visit and is cleared automatically when you close the tab, so you are asked to confirm your age again each time you return. We may use cookies or similar technologies for basic preferences and to understand how the Site is used. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, email or analytics providers), and when required by law or to comply with tobacco-related regulatory requirements.

5. Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive updates, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us. We only send marketing communications to individuals who have confirmed they are 21 or older.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, and we use reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended only for adults 21 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to opt out of certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted to this page.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at protagonistcigars@gmail.com or (713) 589-5630.