IL Cannabis Guide Awards App (the “App”) is published by Internet Webpages Newspaper, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) in association with ZITNALTA™ Studio (PersonalizedNewspaper.com, Inc.). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the App. Your continued use of the App signifies your agreement with this Privacy Policy; if you do not agree, please discontinue use.

Information We Collect

• Account & Profile: name, email address, age confirmation, profile details, preferences.
• Usage & Device: in-app interactions, pages viewed, engagement features, device type, OS, unique identifiers, diagnostics.
• Camera & Photos: captured or uploaded images (for profile, business listings, event submissions, gamification tasks, or other in-app uploads).•

How We Use Information

• Provide requested services, features, voting, and community functions.
• Verify eligibility (e.g., age verification) and maintain account security.
• Personalize content, recommendations, notifications, and rewards.
• Facilitate user-generated content such as photos, business entries, and testimonials.•Monitor, analyze, and improve App performance and user experience.
• Communicate updates, support responses, and marketing messages (where permitted).

Camera Permission

• When you opt to capture or upload photos, we access the device camera strictly for that session and only after you grant permission.
• Any photo remains accessible to you for confirmation before submission; nothing is captured without your explicit action.
• Photos are stored in Firebase Cloud Storage (or an equivalent secure service) and linked to your user account or the relevant in-app object (e.g., business listing, leaderboard entry).
• We do not record video, audio, or background camera data.
• You may deny camera permission, though some features will no longer function.

Sharing Information

• With Service Providers: to host data (e.g., Firebase), analyze usage, send notifications, support customer service, or maintain infrastructure.
• Legal: to enforce policies, respond to legal requests, prevent fraud, or protect rights.
• Business Transfers: in mergers, acquisitions, or similar transactions (subject to confidentiality).
• With the Community: content you publish (including photos, comments, rankings) may be visible to other users according to your settings.

Data Retention

• We retain information as long as needed to provide the App, comply with obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.
• You may request deletion of your account or submitted content; we will comply unless retention is required by law or legitimate business interests.

Security

• We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect your data. No method is 100% secure; we encourage you to use strong passwords and keep credentials confidential.

Children

• The App is intended for users aged 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors; if we learn we have, we will delete it.

Your Choices

• Access, update, or delete your information by contacting support or using in-app settings where available.
• Disable camera access through device settings; note this may limit features.
• Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

Third-Party Services

The App may link to third-party sites or services. Those providers have their own privacy policies; review them before you interact.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notice or updated effective date. Continued use after changes means you consent to the revised policy.

Contact

• Internet Webpages Newspaper, Inc.
  Legal & Privacy Team
  Email: privacy@ilcannabisaward.com
  Address: 53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 256 • Chicago IL 60604
• Additional assistance: use the in-app “Contact Support” option.