This Cookie Policy explains how Highland Botanicals (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://highland-botanicals.com (the “Site”).
We use TrustArc as our cookie consent and preference management platform.
This Policy should be read together with our:

• Privacy Policy

• Terms & Conditions

• Disclaimer

• Opt-Out Preferences Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the Site to function properly, improve performance, and support regulatory requirements such as cannabis age-gating.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when your browser closes)

• Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)

• First-party cookies (set by us)

• Third-party cookies (set by external providers such as analytics tools)

2. Use of TrustArc Cookie Consent Manager

We use TrustArc to manage cookie preferences and obtain consent where required under applicable law, including GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

TrustArc allows us to:

• Display a cookie banner based on user location

• Collect valid user consent for non-essential cookies

• Block analytics and advertising cookies until consent is given (where required)

• Offer a clear “Manage Preferences” interface

• Log and store consent choices

• Recognize opt-outs and withdrawals

• Provide granular cookie categories

You can update or withdraw your cookie preferences through the TrustArc “Cookie Settings” link in the Site footer or via the banner.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.

They support:

• Page navigation

• Basic functionality

• Security and fraud prevention

• Age-verification (21+)

• TrustArc CMP functionality

• Site availability and loading

Examples include:

• Session identifiers

• TrustArc consent cookies

• Age-gating verification cookies

3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so that we can improve performance.

They may collect:

• Page views

• Traffic sources

• Device/browser details

• Time on Site

• General engagement metrics

These cookies are only activated if you provide consent via TrustArc (when required by law).

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance user experience by remembering preferences such as:

• Device settings

• Region/language

• Saved browsing states

These cookies may be optional depending on browser settings.

3.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Highland Botanicals follows New York State cannabis advertising laws, which prohibit targeting minors and require responsible marketing.

We do not:

• Target individuals under 21

• Use cookies to make medical claims

• Use location-based targeting for cannabis outside legal zones

• Use cross-state targeting

• Sell personal data

Marketing cookies may be used to:

• Measure interest in content or products

• Optimize campaigns toward legally permitted audiences

• Prevent showing marketing to minors

• Limit ad frequency

• Identify general interest categories (non-health-based)

These cookies are optional and require user consent in many jurisdictions.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Site may come from third parties, including:

• Analytics providers

• Hosting providers

• Embedded content platforms

• Social media integrations

• Security tools

Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies.
TrustArc helps block third-party cookies until consent is given (where required).

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your preferences at any time through:

5.1 TrustArc Cookie Banner

You may:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customize categories (Strictly Necessary, Analytics, Functional, Marketing)

5.2 TrustArc “Manage Preferences” Panel

Located in the Site footer as “Cookie Settings”.

5.3 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• Delete existing cookies

• Block cookies entirely

• Disable third-party cookies

• Enable “Do Not Track” (DNT)

Note: Blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the Site to malfunction.

6. Cookies and Cannabis Regulatory Requirements

The New York Cannabis Control Board prohibits certain forms of advertising and underage targeting.

Accordingly, we:

• Never use cookies to target minors

• Never personalize cannabis advertising to individuals under 21

• Do not use cookies to make therapeutic or medical inferences

• Do not combine cookie data with health or sensitive information

• Do not use cookie data for unlawful cannabis promotion

7. Cookies and GDPR Compliance (EEA/UK Users)

For users located in the EEA or UK:

We:

• Do not set non-essential cookies without opt-in consent

• Provide granular cookie choices through TrustArc

• Provide withdrawal of consent at any time

• Maintain consent logs

• Follow GDPR requirements for transparency and choice

You may exercise all GDPR cookie-related rights using the TrustArc interface or by contacting us.

8. Data Protection & Security

In compliance with the New York SHIELD Act, we maintain reasonable technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect any data collected through cookies, including:

• Secure transmission

• Access controls

• Monitoring for unauthorized access

• Vendor security vetting

• Data minimization and retention limits

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect:

• Changes in cookie practices

• Updates to TrustArc features

• Changes in New York cannabis regulations

• Changes in U.S. or international privacy laws

The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the most current version.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie practices, you may contact:

Highland Botanicals
501 Rte 9W, Piermont, NY 10968
(845) 613-7426
info@highland-botanicals.com