Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 7, 2026

The Port Royal Company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the Budbo platform and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Date of birth (for age verification purposes)
• Government-issued ID information (for identity verification)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Account credentials

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• IP address and location data
• Pages viewed and features used
• Search queries and browsing history on our platform
• Referring website addresses

Age Verification Data

As a cannabis marketplace, we are legally required to verify that all users are 21 years of age or older. We collect and process age verification data in compliance with state and federal regulations. This may include:

• Date of birth
• Government-issued ID scans or photos
• Third-party verification results

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Verify your age and identity as required by law
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With dispensaries and retailers: To fulfill your orders and provide services
• With service providers: Who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, age verification, analytics, customer support)
• For legal compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• With regulatory authorities: As required by cannabis industry regulations
• Business transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: When you have given us permission to share your information

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of other states with comprehensive privacy laws (such as Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut) may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise your rights.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@budbo.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our services.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

7. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary based on:

• The nature of the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements (cannabis industry record-keeping requirements)
• Legitimate business needs
• Resolution of disputes or enforcement of agreements

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are strictly intended for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we learn that we have collected personal information from someone under 21, we will delete that information immediately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: