Last Updated: October 6, 2025
Website: beardedcigarlover.com
Contact: [email protected]
1. Straight Talk First
Let’s cut through the smoke — we don’t sell your data, we don’t stalk you around the internet, and we don’t pretend to be something we’re not. Bearded Cigar Lover exists to celebrate the craft, the culture, and the community of cigars — not to play shady games with your personal info.
That said, when you hang out on our site, we do collect a few things to make it run smoothly and help us improve what we do. You deserve to know exactly what, why, and how.
2. What We Collect (and Why)
We keep it minimal. Here’s what we gather and why:
- Basic Info You Give Us:
If you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or buy something, we’ll collect your name, email, and whatever else you give us. It’s not rocket science — we need it to communicate with you or fulfill your request. - Automatic Stuff:
When you visit our site, your browser automatically spills some info — IP address, browser type, what pages you check out, how long you stay, etc. We use tools like Google Analytics to see what’s working and what’s not. It’s anonymous data, not a dossier on your life. - Cookies (The Digital Kind, Not the Edible Kind):
We use cookies because every website does. They help the site load faster, remember your preferences, and make analytics work. You can block them if you want, but the site might act weird.
3. What We Do With It
We use the data we collect for a few simple reasons:
- To keep the website running smooth and secure
- To send you updates, newsletters, or promos — but only if you asked for them
- To make our content and community better
- To fight spam, scams, and sketchy activity
We don’t rent, trade, or sell your info. Ever. Period.
4. Sharing Your Data (Spoiler: We Don’t)
We’re not in the business of selling your data to advertisers or data brokers. The only time we share anything is when it’s absolutely necessary, like:
- Tech Partners: Our hosting provider, email service, or analytics tools may process limited data on our behalf — strictly to help us run the site.
- Legal Situations: If the law ever comes knocking (and it’s legit), we’ll comply. But we won’t hand over your info without a damn good reason.
5. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights — like accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data. If you want to exercise those rights, hit us up at [email protected]. We’ll handle it like professionals, not corporate robots.
6. Data Retention
We keep your info only as long as it’s useful — to run the site, send what you signed up for, or comply with basic legal stuff. After that, it’s gone. Deleted. Vamoosed.
7. Security
We protect your data with the same care we give to a well-aged cigar. Strong passwords, secure connections, encrypted databases — the whole nine yards.
Still, no system is bulletproof. The internet’s a wild place. We do our best to keep your data safe, but if the digital world catches fire, we’ll let you know fast.
8. Third-Party Links
Sometimes we link to other sites — lounges, brands, or partners we respect. Once you click off our site, their rules apply. We’re not responsible for what happens on their turf, so always read their policies too.
9. Changes to This Policy
We might tweak this policy as we grow or laws change. When that happens, we’ll update this page and the “Last Updated” date. No sneaky edits, no fine print tricks.
10. The Bottom Line
We’re here to share stories, spark conversations, and celebrate the cigar life — not to mine your personal info.
You’re trusting us with your data, and we take that seriously. If you’ve got questions, shoot us an email at [email protected]. We’ll respond like real humans — no bots, no nonsense.
Bearded Cigar Lover
Where authenticity still burns bright.