Terpss

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 July 2025

Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our cannabis strain finder website ("Service").

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Terpss

Email: privacy@terpss.com

Contact: privacy@terpss.com

What Data We Collect

Analytics Data (Optional)

When you consent to analytics, we collect:

  • Page views and website usage patterns
  • Anonymous visitor identification (hash-based, no cookies)
  • Approximate location (country/city level from IP address)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Referrer information (which site directed you to us)

Technical Data

Automatically collected for website functionality:

  • IP address (for security and basic functionality)
  • Browser and device type (for compatibility)
  • Session data (temporarily stored in your browser)

Search and Filter Data

Your search terms and filter preferences are stored temporarily in your browser session and are not transmitted to our servers or stored permanently.

Legal Basis for Processing
Legitimate Interest: Processing technical data necessary for website functionality, security, and performance optimization.
Consent: Processing analytics data only when you have given explicit consent through our cookie banner.
How We Use Your Data
  • Website functionality: To provide and maintain our Terpss service
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience (only with consent)
  • Security: To protect against abuse and ensure website security
  • Performance: To optimize website speed and reliability
Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use the following third-party service:

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics for website analytics (only with your consent).

  • • Privacy-focused analytics without cookies
  • • Data automatically deleted after 24 hours
  • • No cross-site tracking
  • • View Vercel's Privacy Policy

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other third parties.

Data Retention
  • Analytics data: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
  • Technical logs: Retained for 30 days for security purposes
  • Consent preferences: Stored in your browser until you clear them or change your choice
Your Rights Under GDPR
Right to Access:

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Erasure:

Request deletion of your personal data

Right to Object:

Object to processing of your data

Right to Portability:

Receive your data in a portable format

Right to Rectification:

Correct inaccurate personal data

Right to Withdraw Consent:

Change your analytics preferences anytime

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@terpss.com

For analytics consent: You can change your analytics preferences anytime by clearing your browser data or using the cookie preferences in our banner.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • • Minimal data collection principles
  • • Automatic data deletion policies
  • • Regular security reviews and updates
  • • No permanent storage of personal data
International Data Transfers

Our hosting and analytics services may process data outside the EEA:

  • Vercel (US): Certified under EU-US Data Privacy Framework
  • • All transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR
  • • Data is automatically deleted within 24 hours regardless of location
Contact Us & Complaints

Contact Information:

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: privacy@terpss.com

Right to Complain:

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data properly.

UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
EU: Contact your national data protection authority

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where required by law, by providing additional notice.