Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting ViceCityCigars.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, share, and use information about you when using our website and booking event services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you provide when you:
- Submit a contact or booking request form
- Email or call us for event inquiries
- Subscribe to event updates or newsletters
Personal Information may include:
- Name, phone number, email address
- Event date, location, and guest count
- Any special event requirements or notes you provide
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages you visit on our site
- How you found our website
How We Use Your Information
- Event Coordination: To respond to inquiries and coordinate event services
- Communication: To contact you regarding your event, updates, or promotional offers
- Website Improvement: To improve our website experience and content
- Legal Compliance: To comply with tobacco age verification requirements
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with:
- Event venue staff (to coordinate your event)
- Service providers who assist with email/website hosting
- Law enforcement or legal authorities when required by law
Cookies & Tracking
Session Cookies
We use temporary cookies to:
- Remember your age verification status during your session
- Improve website navigation and performance
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand:
- How visitors use our website
- Which pages are most popular
- How to improve our content
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
Age Verification
Per federal regulations, we verify that all website visitors and event attendees are 21 years of age or older. We use sessionStorage to temporarily store age verification during your browser session.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information:
- Secure web forms (HTTPS encryption)
- Limited staff access to personal data
- Prompt response to data breach incidents
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request removal of your information, contact:
- Email: vccigar@gmail.com
- Phone: 561-331-0497
Last updated: March 2, 2026
- Embedded Scripts: Programming code to collect interaction information
- Location-Identifying Technologies: GPS and geo-filtering for location-based features
- Fingerprinting: Collection of device information for identification
- Device Recognition: Technologies to recognize users across different devices
Managing Tracking Technologies
- Browser Controls: Most browsers allow disabling/removing regular cookies
- Flash Cookies: Visit Adobe’s website for disabling instructions
- Google Analytics: Opt-out available at Google’s opt-out page
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for purposes including:
- Offering services based on your preferences
- Personalizing your experience
- Providing services and updates
- Processing registration and verifying age (federal compliance)
- VCC Affiliate Marketing program
- Legal compliance (Florida State Tobacco Tax Filing, court orders, subpoenas)
Information Sharing
Non-Personal Information
We reserve the right to share non-personal information with third parties for any reason, including targeted marketing.
Personal Information Sharing
Personal information is protected and not shared, except when:
- You give permission to share
- For VCC agents developing services
- To comply with legal processes
- When use violates terms and presents legal liability
- During merger, sale, or acquisition (under Non-Disclosure Agreement)
Contests and Promotions
Personal information may be shared when participating in contests, giveaways, or promotions involving third parties.
Public Information & User Content
User Generated Content (UGC)
- Content posted to public areas is considered “public”
- Personal information in UGC is not subject to usage limitations
- California minors who improperly access our services: we reserve the right to remove their UGC
Friend Communications
- We may offer options to send communications to friends
- Friend’s information used only to facilitate communication
- Your contact information may be included in communications
Third-Party Services & Social Features
Third-Party Services
- May include hyperlinks to third-party websites and services
- These services may use their own tracking technologies
- May independently collect information and solicit personal data
Social Features
- Enable interactions between our service and social networks
- Information may be publicly displayed
- Both VCC and third parties may have access to certain information
Analytics & Advertising
- We use Google Analytics and other service providers
- May engage third parties for interest-based advertising
- Information generated may be transmitted to service providers
Data Security
Security Measures
- We take reasonable measures to protect personal information
- Protection against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access
- Important: Internet transmission and online storage are not completely secure
Monitoring
- We may monitor service use to identify fraudulent activities
- Monitoring may collect and analyze online activity and communications
- Used to prevent abuse and ensure compliance
International Transfer
- VCC is based in the U.S. and governed by U.S. law
- Information may be transferred, processed, and stored in the U.S.
- Your use constitutes consent to transfer and processing in the U.S.
Your Choices & Rights
Tracking Options
- Regular Cookies: Can be disabled through browser settings
- Analytics: Google Analytics opt-out available
- Interest-Based Advertising: Opt-out available through DAA and NAI programs
Communications
- Promotional Emails: Unsubscribe link provided in emails
- Limitations: Opt-out limited to specific email address
- Non-Promotional: We may continue sending account-related communications
Account Information
- Update account information via “My Account” link
- We make good faith efforts to update information promptly
- Some data may remain archived
California Privacy Rights
Shine the Light Law
- California residents can request information about information sharing
- We do not share personal information with non-affiliates for direct marketing without consent
- Request information by emailing with “California Privacy Rights Request”
Minor Content Removal
- California residents under 18 who improperly registered can request content removal
- Email us detailing where content is posted
- We will make good faith efforts to remove or anonymize content
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy. Changes are effective upon posting. Continued use indicates consent to the updated policy. We will not use previously collected personal information in materially different ways without consent.
Contact Information
For privacy questions or concerns:
- Email: vccigar@gmail.com
- California Privacy Requests: vccigar@gmail.com
- Phone: 561-331-0491
Last Updated: September 7, 2025