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Weedmaps Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025 | Reviewed: February 2026

Extensive data collection including location tracking, search history, and dispensary visit patterns. Shares data with advertising partners for targeted marketing.

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Grade D
Bottom Line: Weedmaps collects extensive data about your cannabis-related activities and shares it with advertising partners and dispensaries. Location tracking is persistent, and your search and browsing history creates a detailed profile. The platform operates as an advertising-supported service, which means your data is the product.

Category Scores

Data Collection Scope 22/100
Location Tracking 20/100
Third-Party Sharing 25/100
Law Enforcement Disclosure 30/100
User Control & Deletion 32/100

Key Findings

🔒 Persistent Location Tracking
Weedmaps tracks your location continuously when the app is in use, building a history of when and where you search for cannabis products. This data can reveal patterns about your cannabis consumption.
"We collect precise geolocation data when you use our Services to provide location-based features and to improve our products. This information may be linked to your account."
🔒 Advertising Data Sharing
Weedmaps shares your data with advertising partners to serve targeted ads both on and off their platform. Your cannabis interests may be used for ad targeting elsewhere on the internet.
"We work with advertising partners who may collect information about your online activities to provide you with relevant advertisements on our Services and other websites."
🔒 Dispensary Visit Pattern Data
Weedmaps collects data about which dispensary listings you view, how long you spend viewing them, and your ordering patterns. This creates a detailed profile of your cannabis shopping behavior.
"We collect information about your interactions with dispensary listings, including views, clicks, time spent, and ordering activity."
🔒 Data Retention
Weedmaps retains your data for extended periods and does not clearly specify deletion timelines. Even after account deletion, some data may be retained in backups.

Recommendation

For Users: Weedmaps' business model depends on advertising, which means extensive data collection. Use without an account when possible, deny location permissions, and use private browsing.

Privacy Tips: Consider Leafly as an alternative with better privacy practices. If you must use Weedmaps, opt out of targeted advertising through their settings and your device's privacy controls.