Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Niche ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.nichenfe.com and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
2. Age Requirement and Verification
Our products and services are intended solely for adults 21 years of age or older as required by New Jersey law. By accessing our website and services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years of age. We collect and verify age information to ensure compliance with applicable cannabis laws and regulations. We may collect:
- Date of birth
- Government-issued identification information
- Age verification data through third-party verification services
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account or register on our website
- Place an order for products
- Sign up for our newsletter or marketing communications
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
- Contact us with questions or feedback
This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address and delivery address
- Date of birth
- Government-issued ID information (for age verification purposes)
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment processors)
- Medical marijuana card information (if applicable)
- Purchase history and preferences
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Clickstream data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
- Age verification services
- Analytics providers
- Marketing partners
- Social media platforms (if you connect your social media account)
- Payment processors
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Verify your age and identity to comply with state and federal cannabis regulations
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Communicate with you about your orders, account, or customer service inquiries
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve and optimize our website and services
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Conduct internal research and analytics
- Personalize your experience and show you relevant content
- Administer contests, promotions, or surveys
- Maintain records required by cannabis licensing authorities
5. Cannabis Industry Compliance
As a licensed cannabis business, we are subject to strict regulatory requirements under New Jersey law. We may be required to:
- Maintain records of all transactions for regulatory compliance
- Report certain information to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
- Verify customer identity and age for each transaction
- Maintain detailed inventory tracking linked to customer purchases
- Cooperate with regulatory audits and investigations
6. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
6.1 With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Payment processing and financial services
- Age verification services
- Delivery and logistics providers
- Email and marketing service providers
- Website hosting and analytics
- Customer service platforms
- Cannabis compliance and seed-to-sale tracking systems
6.2 For Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders, etc.)
- Requests from government or regulatory agencies
- Law enforcement inquiries
- Compliance with cannabis regulations and licensing requirements
- Protection of our legal rights or the rights of others
6.3 Business Transfers
In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
6.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data (SSL/TLS)
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection
- Access controls and authentication
- Compliance with cannabis industry security standards
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Cannabis regulations may require us to retain certain transaction and customer data for specific periods (typically 5-7 years). After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
9.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of that information in a portable format.
9.2 Correction
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
9.3 Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (including regulatory retention requirements for cannabis-related transactions).
9.4 Opt-Out of Marketing
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in marketing emails
- Contacting us at the information provided below
- Updating your account preferences
9.5 Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 21, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.
13. California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, California residents may contact us using the information below.
14. Nevada Privacy Rights
Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain covered information that we have collected or will collect about them. To submit an opt-out request, please contact us at the email address below.
15. International Users
Our services are intended for users in the United States, specifically in jurisdictions where cannabis is legal. If you access our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and we operate. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material 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.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Niche
2600 71st Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Email: info@nichenfe.com
Phone: 1-866-326-4243
18. Consent
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.