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Last updated: January 2025

Cannabis Portrait is operated by Qann Commerce OÜ, registered in Estonia (reg. 17263654). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use this website. We take privacy seriously and collect only what is necessary.

Who We Are

Cannabis Portrait is an independent documentary media outlet. The website cannabisportrait.com is operated by:

Qann Commerce OÜ
Registration no. 17263654
Ahtri tn 12, Kesklinna linnaosa, 15551 Tallinn, Estonia
Contact: [email protected]

For all privacy-related enquiries, write to the address above with the subject line "Privacy".

What Data We Collect

Data you provide directly

When you contact us via email, we receive your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

Data collected automatically

If you have consented to analytics, we may collect:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
  • Browser type and approximate geographic region
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

We do not collect your name, precise location, or any identifying information through analytics. If we use an analytics service, it will be a privacy-respecting provider that does not share data with third parties for advertising.

Third-party embeds

Portrait pages embed video content from YouTube (Google LLC) and Vimeo. If you interact with these embeds, those services may set cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies. We load these embeds only after you have given cookie consent. You can view their policies at:

  • Google / YouTube Privacy Policy
  • Vimeo Privacy Policy

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): responding to enquiries, basic site operation.
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): analytics and non-essential cookies, only if you have accepted via the cookie banner.

How Long We Keep Your Data

Email correspondence: retained for up to 2 years, then deleted. Analytics data (if consented): retained according to the service provider's policy, typically 13 months. You may request deletion at any time.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: ask us to correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: ask us to delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Restriction: ask us to limit how we process your data.
  • Portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw consent: withdraw any consent you have given at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Estonian data protection authority, the Andmekaitse Inspektsioon (Data Protection Inspectorate): aki.ee.

Cookies

We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are set automatically. Non-essential cookies are set only with your consent.

Data Transfers

We are based in the Netherlands. If third-party services we use process data outside the EEA, they do so under appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent). This applies to YouTube (Google, US-based) and Vimeo (US-based).

Children

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the website.

Contact

For any privacy questions: [email protected]

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