Effective Date: October 5, 2025
Last Updated: October 5, 2025

Cigar News Exchange (“Cigar News Exchange,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide when visiting www.cigarnewsexchange.com or interacting with our services.

1. Who We Are

Cigar News Exchange is a digital media platform owned and operated by Davavi Media Group, LLC, a California-based multimedia company.
We provide news, features, and editorial content covering cigars, lifestyle, and related culture.

This policy applies to all interactions with our website and associated media channels.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information (name, email, etc.) when you subscribe to newsletters or comment on articles

• Messages sent through contact forms or email correspondence

• Voluntary submissions, surveys, or giveaways

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Pages viewed and time spent on the site

• Referring URLs (how you reached our site)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and personalize your reading experience

• Communicate with you about updates or newsletters

• Analyze traffic and user engagement

• Prevent spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance site performance and understand user preferences.
These may include:

• Essential cookies – Required for basic site operation

• Analytics cookies – Google Analytics or similar tools to track traffic and performance

• Advertising cookies – For affiliate or partner promotions

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

Our site may include links or embedded content (videos, articles, ads) from third parties such as:

• YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook embeds

• Affiliate programs and advertisers

• Analytics and email marketing providers

These third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Email and SMS Communication

If you subscribe to our email list or provide your phone number, you consent to receive updates, promotions, or announcements from Cigar News Exchange.

• Message and data rates may apply for SMS.

• You can unsubscribe via email footer links or reply STOP to text messages.

• We use RingCentral for SMS management and Mailchimp (or similar tools) for email delivery.

We never sell or share contact information with unaffiliated third parties for advertising purposes.

7. Data Security

We employ reasonable safeguards (SSL encryption, secure hosting) to protect data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

• Access or request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of cookies or marketing communications

• Request correction or restriction of data use

For assistance, contact us at info@davavimediagroup.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Cigar News Exchange content is intended for adults 21+ only.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational or legal changes. The most recent version will always appear on this page.

11. Contact

info@davavimediagroup.com
Operated by Davavi Media Group, LLC — California, USA