Privacy Policy
How HabaKnow handles your data.
Effective date: June 5, 2026
1. Introduction
HabaKnow ("we", "us", or "our") operates an informational platform for Habano collectors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. HabaKnow does not sell, distribute, or ship tobacco products.
2. Information we collect
Account information
If you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and authentication credentials (hashed passwords or OAuth identifiers from Google sign-in).
Collection and preference data
We store data you provide for platform features: humidor entries, watchlists, alert rules, market region preferences, and assistant chat sessions.
Technical data
We automatically collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps) and essential cookies for authentication, session management, and saved preferences.
3. How we use information
- Provide and maintain platform features
- Personalize market region and collection views
- Send alert notifications you configure
- Improve performance, security, and reliability
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and local storage
We use essential cookies for authentication (NextAuth session) and preferences (market region). We store age verification and cookie consent responses in your browser's local storage. Optional analytics cookies will only be activated with your consent.
5. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with infrastructure providers (hosting, database, email delivery) solely to operate the service, and when required by law.
6. Data retention
Account and collection data is retained while your account is active. You may request deletion by contacting us. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and debugging.
7. Security
We use industry-standard measures including HTTPS, hashed credentials, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies. Contact us to exercise these rights.
9. Children and age restrictions
HabaKnow is intended for adults of legal smoking age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
10. International users
Your information may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact
Privacy inquiries: privacy@habaknows.com