Last Updated: February 16, 2026

1. Introduction

HotBox ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using HotBox, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username
• Email address
• Date of birth (for age verification)
• State/location (optional)

2.2 Content You Post

We collect content you voluntarily post, including:

• Photos of cannabis products
• Product reviews and ratings
• Comments and interactions
• Profile information and preferences

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Device information (model, OS version)
• App usage statistics (screens viewed, time spent)
• IP address and general location
• Crash reports and error logs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the HotBox service
• Verify age compliance (21+ requirement)
• Personalize your experience and content
• Moderate content for community safety
• Send notifications about your account activity
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the App
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We DO NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in the following ways:

4.1 Public Content

Posts, reviews, and comments you create are publicly visible to other HotBox users. Your username and profile information are also public.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate HotBox:

• Cloud hosting providers (data storage)
• Analytics services (usage insights)
• Email delivery services (notifications)
• Content moderation tools (safety)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights and safety of HotBox, our users, or others.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 90 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal compliance.

Public posts may remain anonymized after account deletion to maintain content integrity for other users.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your content
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hotboxteam.com

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any data breaches as required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

HotBox is strictly for users 21 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we discover that a user under 21 has provided personal information, we will immediately delete it.

9. Location Data

We use your location to:

• Verify legal jurisdiction (cannabis legality)
• Show relevant dispensaries and products
• Personalize local content

You can disable location services in your device settings, but some features may not function correctly.

10. Third-Party Links

HotBox may contain links to dispensary websites or other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted within the App with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For significant changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification.

12. Contact Us