Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

World Cigar Locator (“WCL”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Data Controller

World Cigar Locator is the data controller for personal data processed through this website. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via the Contact / Support link.

2. What Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name (if submitted)
• Email address
• Messages sent via Contact / Support
• Reports submitted via Report a Listing

Providing this information is voluntary.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the site, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Interaction data

This data is used for security, analytics, and platform improvement.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interest (operating and improving the platform)
• Consent (where applicable)
• Compliance with legal obligations

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use data to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Review and moderate reported listings
• Improve functionality and performance
• Monitor and prevent abuse
• Maintain operational analytics

We do not sell personal data.

5. Data Processing & Infrastructure

To operate World Cigar Locator, we use trusted third-party service providers for cloud hosting, database infrastructure, backend services, and analytics.

This includes modern cloud-based platforms (such as Supabase) used to securely store and process operational data.

These providers act as data processors and process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR requirements.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Support messages and listing reports may be stored for operational, audit, and quality control purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

If personal data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us via Contact / Support.

9. Cookies

World Cigar Locator uses essential cookies required for site functionality and limited analytics to understand usage patterns and improve performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Security

We use modern cloud infrastructure and database services to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Access to operational systems is restricted and monitored. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updates.