Cigars Amigos Club

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cigars Amigos Club ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at cigarsamigos.club (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

Username, display name, and profile information you provide
Email address used for account creation
Authentication credentials (passkeys stored securely, never in plaintext)
Location data (city/country) if you choose to provide it

Usage Data

Browser type and version, operating system
IP address (hashed for security, not stored in plaintext)
Pages visited and features used
Session activity timestamps

User-Generated Content

Reviews, posts, and comments you publish
Photos and media you upload
Event RSVPs and bookings

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
To authenticate your identity and manage your account
To enable social features (posts, reviews, mentions)
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
To send service-related notifications
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL) with Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring you can only access your own data. Media files are stored on BunnyCDN. We use HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, and sensitive data (IP addresses, credentials) is hashed before storage.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate personal data
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent for optional data processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cigarsamigos.club.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use local storage for user preferences such as theme (light/dark mode) and language selection. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

Supabase – Authentication and database hosting
BunnyCDN – Media file storage and delivery
OpenStreetMap Nominatim – Location search (no personal data sent)
Netlify – Application hosting

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Session records are kept for 30 days for security purposes. When you delete your account, all associated data (profile, posts, reviews, media) is permanently removed.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@cigarsamigos.club