Age Policy at Smokers World
Why is Age Verification Required? At Smokers World, compliance with federal and state laws is a priority, especially when it comes to selling age-restricted products like tobacco. Just like physical retail shops, our website is obligated to ensure that you are of legal age, which is 21+ in the U.S., before making a purchase.
Though Smokers World is primarily focused on tobacco products, we recognize that our range of products might attract a diverse audience. Therefore, we implement age verification not only to abide by the law but also to adhere to our internal policies. Our age verification process aligns with legal requirements and aims to prevent underage sales and fraud, ensuring a responsible and legal purchase process.
Why Age Verification Now, Even for Longtime Buyers? We understand that many of our adult customers have been purchasing from us for years without undergoing age verification. However, with the evolving landscape of e-commerce, legal requirements, and the rise of new products, age verification has become a crucial tool. It ensures compliance with laws and helps prevent underage access to age-restricted products, like tobacco and vaping devices, which have seen a surge in underage usage.
What Information Do We Collect? During checkout, our age verification process seamlessly integrates with your payment and shipping details. We require your name, address, and date of birth, which are verified through our secure databases. Over 90% of our customers are verified instantly with these details. It's important to provide accurate information for a swift verification process.
If immediate verification isn't possible, we'll ask for a photo ID, which is manually verified quickly. Your privacy is paramount; photo ID submissions are deleted post-verification. Once verified, your basic details are securely stored for future recognition, simplifying subsequent purchases.
For any issues or assistance related to age verification, our customer support team is available at (954) 329-4615 or via email at support@smokersworldhw.net.
How Do We Protect Your Personal Information? Your privacy and data security are of utmost importance to us. Your personal information, like name, address, and date of birth, is only used for age verification and stored securely. Photo IDs are promptly deleted after verification and are never stored long-term.
For more details, please refer to our FAQ and privacy policy sections.