Terms, Privacy & Cookies
Terms of Use
By accessing or using sparkscann.com (the “Site”) or the services provided by Sparks Marketing Group (“Sparks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy below (collectively, the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Our services
Sparks provides cannabis marketplace and directory management services, including menu, review, and listing management on platforms such as Weedmaps, Leafly, Google Business Profile, Yelp, and Apple Maps for licensed cannabis retailers. Specific engagements are governed by separate service agreements.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 21 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use this Site or inquire about our services. Our services are intended for licensed cannabis retailers and industry partners operating in jurisdictions where cannabis commerce is lawful.
3. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable cannabis regulations
- Interfere with the Site’s operation, security, or availability
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
- Impersonate any person or business, or misrepresent your affiliation
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact forms
4. Intellectual property
All content on this Site — text, graphics, logos, images, video, and code — is the property of Sparks or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright and trademark law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
5. Third-party platforms
References to Weedmaps, Leafly, Google, Yelp, Apple, TripAdvisor, HubSpot, and other third-party platforms are for identification purposes only. Sparks is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these platforms unless expressly stated in writing.
6. Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee specific results from any services described on the Site.
7. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sparks Marketing Group and its officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
9. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Sparks Marketing Group collects through the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide. When you submit a contact form, book a call, or otherwise reach out to us, you provide:
- Business or company name
- Your email address
- The content of your message and any other information you choose to include
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
- Pages viewed, referring URLs, time on site, click paths
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see the Cookie Policy below)
2. How we use your information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiry and provide the information or services you requested
- Send an automated confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your submission
- Send follow-up email correspondence from a Sparks team member related to your inquiry
- Improve the Site and the services we offer
- Comply with our legal obligations
Consent for email communications
By submitting a contact form or otherwise providing your email address on this Site, you consent to receive: (1) an automated confirmation email at the address you provide, and (2) follow-up email correspondence from a member of the Sparks team related to your inquiry.
You can opt out of future emails at any time by replying with “unsubscribe” or emailing admin@sparkscann.com. We’ll process your request within a reasonable time.
3. How we share your information
We share your information only with:
- Brevo — our email service provider — to deliver transactional emails, including confirmation and follow-up correspondence
- HubSpot — when you book a meeting through our scheduling link, HubSpot processes the appointment
- Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity — to understand aggregate Site usage patterns
- Google Ads — for conversion measurement on advertising campaigns
- Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data retention
We retain contact form submissions and the correspondence that follows for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, provide services, and meet legal obligations — typically no more than three (3) years after our last interaction with you.
5. Your privacy rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, email admin@sparkscann.com with your request. We may ask for information to verify your identity before responding.
6. California residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, gives you additional rights, including:
- Right to know — what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you
- Right to delete — the personal information we have collected from you
- Right to correct — inaccurate personal information
- Right to opt out of sale or sharing — Sparks does not sell personal information
- Right to non-discrimination — for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a verifiable consumer request, email admin@sparkscann.com. We will respond within 45 days.
7. Children’s privacy
The Site and our services are not directed to individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, contact us and we will delete it.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information you provide. No system is entirely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party websites and platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. Review their privacy policies separately.
10. Contact for privacy requests
For privacy questions or verifiable consumer requests, email admin@sparkscann.com. Please include enough detail for us to understand and respond to your request.
Questions about these policies?
Email us at admin@sparkscann.com and we’ll get back to you shortly.
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