Security & Trust

Security & Trust Statement

At ValuedBud LLC, your trust is the foundation of everything we do. This statement explains how we protect your information, secure your transactions, and maintain the integrity of your shopping experience.

Last Updated: July 5, 2026

1. Our Commitment

ValuedBud LLC is committed to protecting your information and maintaining the trust you place in us when you visit our website or make a purchase. We take this responsibility seriously.

Our commitment to security and trust is built on four principles:

  • Protecting customer information — We implement commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect the personal and transactional information you share with us.
  • Operating responsibly — We conduct our business in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Maintaining customer trust — We are transparent about our practices and work to earn and preserve your confidence with every interaction.
  • Continuously improving security practices — We regularly review and enhance our security measures as technology evolves, threats change, and our business grows.

We believe that security and trust are earned through consistent action — not just words. This statement is our promise to you that we take both seriously.

2. Secure Shopping

ValuedBud LLC takes the security of your shopping experience seriously. Our website employs industry-standard security measures designed to protect your information while you browse and shop.

HTTPS Encryption

Our website uses HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) to encrypt the connection between your browser and our servers. This helps protect your information from interception during transmission. You can verify this by looking for the lock icon in your browser's address bar when visiting valuedbud.com.

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

Sensitive information transmitted between your browser and our website — including personal details and payment information — is protected using Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption. TLS is the modern standard for secure internet communication.

Secure Checkout Technology

Our checkout process is designed with security in mind. Secure checkout technology helps protect your customer information throughout the purchasing process, from adding items to your cart through order completion.

3. Payment Security

When you make a purchase on valuedbud.com, your payment is processed through trusted, industry-standard third-party payment providers. This approach is designed to protect your sensitive financial information.

How Your Payments Are Processed

  • Payment transactions are processed by trusted third-party payment providers using secure, encrypted connections.
  • Payment processing follows industry-standard security practices through these trusted providers.
  • Our payment providers are responsible for handling, transmitting, and storing your payment card information in accordance with their security standards.

What We Do Not Store

ValuedBud LLC does not intentionally store customers':

  • Full payment card numbers
  • CVV codes
  • PINs
  • Sensitive authentication data

4. Privacy Protection

ValuedBud LLC respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly. Our full privacy practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, and this section summarizes key points relevant to security and trust.

Information Handling: Customer information is handled in accordance with the ValuedBud LLC Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review it for complete details on what information we collect and how it is used.

Legitimate Business Purposes: We collect information only for legitimate business purposes — such as processing your orders, communicating with you about your purchases, and improving your shopping experience.

We Do Not Sell Personal Information: ValuedBud LLC does not sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is not a product we monetize.

Limited Access: Access to customer information is limited to authorized personnel who need that information to perform their job functions — such as order fulfillment, customer support, and compliance verification.

For complete information about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.

5. Fraud Prevention

To protect our customers and our business, ValuedBud LLC may use reasonable fraud prevention measures. These measures help ensure that transactions are legitimate and that customer accounts are not being used without authorization.

Order Review

Orders may be reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before processing.

Address Verification

Billing and shipping addresses may be verified when appropriate to help ensure accurate delivery and prevent unauthorized transactions.

Age Verification

As required by our Age Verification Policy, we verify that customers meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years or older for purchasing hemp-derived products.

Identity Verification

In certain circumstances, we may request additional documentation to verify customer identity before processing an order.

Payment Verification

Payment methods may be verified to confirm authorization and prevent fraudulent use.

ValuedBud LLC reserves the right to cancel any order where fraud is reasonably suspected. If an order is cancelled for this reason, a refund will be issued to the original payment method within a commercially reasonable time. Suspected fraudulent activity may also be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities, payment processors, and fraud prevention networks.

6. Product Transparency

Trust extends beyond security — it includes knowing what you're purchasing. ValuedBud LLC is committed to product transparency and encourages informed purchasing decisions.

Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

We source our products from suppliers that provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs) where applicable. COAs are produced by independent third-party laboratories and provide verified information about cannabinoid content and product composition.

Review Before Purchasing

We encourage all customers to review available COAs before making a purchase. COAs can be accessed through our COAs page, on individual product pages, or by scanning the QR code included on product packaging.

7. Website Security

ValuedBud LLC regularly reviews its website and security practices. We work to maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect customer information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

These safeguards are reviewed and updated as appropriate in light of evolving technologies, threat landscapes, and industry standards.

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot and do not guarantee absolute security of your information. We encourage you to also take steps to protect yourself — including using strong passwords and keeping your devices and software updated.

8. Customer Responsibility

Security is a shared responsibility. While ValuedBud LLC works to protect your information, there are important steps you can take to help keep your account and information secure.

Protect Your Passwords

Use strong, unique passwords for your valuedbud.com account and any other online accounts. Do not share your passwords with others.

Keep Account Information Secure

Keep your account credentials, order information, and personal details confidential. Be cautious about sharing account access with others.

Report Suspicious Activity

If you suspect unauthorized activity on your account, or if you believe your account credentials have been compromised, contact us immediately at support@valuedbud.com.

Verify Official Communications

Official ValuedBud LLC communications will always come from an @valuedbud.com email address. Be cautious of communications claiming to be from ValuedBud that use other email domains.

9. Continuous Improvement

Security is not a one-time effort — it requires ongoing attention and adaptation. ValuedBud LLC is committed to continuously improving our security practices.

Our security practices are reviewed periodically and updated as:

  • Our business grows and evolves
  • Technology advances and new security tools become available
  • Regulatory requirements change
  • Industry best practices are refined
  • New threats and vulnerabilities are identified

We are committed to staying informed about emerging security developments and adapting our practices accordingly. As we grow, our commitment to protecting your information grows with us.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Security & Trust Statement, our security practices, or if you need to report a security concern, please contact us:

ValuedBud LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Email:
support@valuedbud.com

Business Hours:
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

11. Policy Updates

This Security & Trust Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our security practices, business operations, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

When we update this statement, the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page will be revised. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

The latest version of this Security & Trust Statement will always be published on this page at valuedbud.com.

Related Policies

This Security & Trust Statement works alongside our other policies to provide a complete picture of how we operate:

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