Highland Botanicals (“we,” “us,” “our”) provides clear choices regarding how your information is used. This Opt-Out Preferences Policy explains how you can control marketing communications, cookies, analytics, and other types of data processing when interacting with https://highland-botanicals.com (the “Site”).

This Policy works alongside our:

• Privacy Policy 
• Terms & Conditions 
• Cookie Policy (if applicable) 
• Disclaimer 

1. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

1.1 Email Marketing

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking “Unsubscribe” in any promotional email, or 
• Emailing us at info@highland-botanicals.com 

Upon opting out, you will still receive:

• Order confirmations 
• Transactional notices 
• Safety or legal notifications 

Marketing emails are never sent to individuals under 21 years old, in compliance with New York cannabis laws.

1.2 SMS/Text Messaging (If Applicable)

To stop receiving texts, reply:
“STOP”

Standard carrier rates may apply.

1.3 Third-Party Marketing

We do not sell personal information.
If you wish to opt out of your data being shared with third-party service providers for:

• Analytics 
• Advertising 
• Personalization 

You may contact us (Section 8) or adjust your cookie preferences.

2. Opt-Out of Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools for website functionality, analytics, and legally compliant cannabis-industry operations (such as age-gating).

You can opt out of non-essential cookies using:

• Our cookie banner, or 
• Your browser’s privacy settings 

2.1 Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Opted Out)

Used for:

• Site security 
• Page performance 
• Age verification 
• Basic functionality 

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

You may opt out of analytics cookies through:

• Your browser 
• Our cookie settings 
• By contacting us 

2.3 Advertising Cookies

Highland Botanicals strictly follows New York cannabis advertising rules:

• We do not use targeted ads for anyone under 21 
• We do not target individuals based on health or sensitive information 
• You may opt out of marketing cookies at any time via our cookie settings 

3. Opt-Out of Data Sharing for Advertising

We allow users to opt out of:

• Interest-based advertising 
• Audience segmentation 
• Retargeting or behavioral advertising 
• Location-based marketing 

We never use data for unlawful cannabis advertising or to target minors.

To opt out, email us at:
info@highland-botanicals.com

4. Opt-Out of Location-Based Services

If we use or request location-based data (e.g., to show the nearest NY location), you may disable it by:

• Turning off location services on your device 
• Denying browser location permissions 
• Contacting us to request removal from geofenced audiences 

We do not use location data for federally illegal interstate cannabis promotion.

5. Opt-Out for EEA/UK Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA/UK, you may also:

• Withdraw consent for any data processing 
• Object to processing for direct marketing 
• Request deletion or restriction 
• Opt out of profiling or automated decision-making 

Submit GDPR requests to: info@highland-botanicals.com

6. New York–Specific Opt-Out Rights

While New York does not currently have a CCPA-style state privacy law, Highland Botanicals adopts voluntary consumer rights consistent with best practices and the NY SHIELD Act.

New York residents may request that we:

• Limit non-essential sharing 
• Opt out of digital advertising segmentation 
• Delete their personal information (where legally permissible) 
• Opt out of marketing communications 
• Cease analytics-related tracking 

Requests should be sent to: info@highland-botanicals.com

7. Cannabis Compliance Opt-Outs (New York)

Because we are a licensed cannabis business, you may request:

• Removal from cannabis-related promotional lists 
• Removal from product-specific interest groups 
• Disabling age-verification cookies after session expiration 
• Exclusion from any adult-use marketing segmentation 

Minors (under 21) cannot opt in to marketing under any circumstances.

8. How to Submit Any Opt-Out Request

To submit any opt-out or data request:

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

We will respond within:

• 45 days for U.S. requests 
• 30 days for GDPR/UK requests 

Extensions may apply where allowable.

9. Identity Verification

To protect your privacy, we may request minimal information to verify your identity.
We will never request:

• Social Security numbers 
• Government IDs 
• Financial account numbers 

Verification is used only to confirm the legitimacy of your request.

10. Limitations to Opt-Out Requests

You may not opt out of data processing when it is:

• Required to comply with New York cannabis regulations 
• Necessary for security, fraud prevention, or age verification 
• Required for legal obligations (including tax and accounting records) 
• Required to fulfill an order or maintain transactional records 

11. Updates to This Opt-Out Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect:

• Changes in New York laws 
• Changes in cannabis-industry regulations 
• Updates to Site functionality 
• Modifications to our data practices 

The “Last Updated” date will indicate the most recent version.

Continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of any updates.