Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 18, 2025
1. Introduction
Drip Drop Smokes Vape & Tobacco ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website or interact with us in connection with our Saucey delivery platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal information submitted via the contact form (name, email address, message content); age verification data collected by Saucey at checkout and upon delivery; device and usage data including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the site; cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
To respond to contact form inquiries; to facilitate order processing and delivery through Saucey; to comply with age verification legal requirements; to analyze and improve website performance; to send marketing communications if you have opted in; and to meet applicable legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies (required for site function), analytics cookies (to understand site usage, such as Google Analytics), and marketing cookies (for relevant advertising, if applicable). You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may be affected.
5. Third-Party Services
Our site integrates the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy: Saucey (order processing and delivery), Google Maps (location embed), YouTube (embedded brand videos), Instagram via ElfSight (social media feed embed), and Google Analytics (if installed). We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these platforms.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers operating on our behalf (such as Saucey), when required by law or legal process, or in connection with a business merger or acquisition.
7. Data Retention
Personal data submitted via contact forms is retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at dds171331@gmail.com.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, contact us at dds171331@gmail.com.
9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Our website, products, and services are strictly intended for adults 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission or data storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. External Links
Our website contains links to external platforms including Saucey, Instagram, and Google Maps. Drip Drop Smokes Vape & Tobacco is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourages you to review their individual policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be reflected by a revised Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Information
Privacy-related inquiries: Drip Drop Smokes Vape & Tobacco, 17133 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477 | (708) 468-8381 | dds171331@gmail.com