By Luke Sumpter

After almost a century of worldwide prohibition, vilification, and propaganda, the truth about cannabis is resurfacing. This highly medicinal herb is making a comeback, and is rapidly being accepted back into mainstream society as a legitimate medicine and safe recreational substance. Having recently been associated with lazy hippies and couch-dwelling stoners, cannabis is now being perceived completely differently in the public eye. High-level businessmen, academics, and celebrities are “coming out of the closet” and being honest about their cannabis use, changing public perceptions for the better.

Here are 10 celebrities you may not realise are open about their cannabis use.

1. LADY GAGA

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is an American singer-songwriter and performer known for her incredibly popular songs "Just Dance", "Bad Romance", and "Born This Way". Gaga was born in New York City in 1986 to a family of Italian Americans. Music has been part of her life since she was a young child, and she began rocking stages during her teenage years. She got a taste for college life and studied at New York University before dropping out and dedicating her life to music and performance. Lady Gaga's love of weed was made apparent during the documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, in which she talks about her fibromyalgia issues and relationship with cannabis. She's also known for her famous smoking session in front of Beyonce.

Lady Gaga

2. MIKE TYSON

Mike Tyson is a household name who earned his fame from his boxing success, having won WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles. Tyson defied the odds to climb the ladder of success, having grown up without a father and living within high crime areas. He started his boxing career strong with two gold medals at the junior Olympics. Tyson is a great example of a top-tier athlete who uses cannabis, and it’s now known he used the herb before one of his bouts with Andrew Golota in 2000. Tyson has recently fully embraced his love for cannabis and started his company Tyson Ranch, which prides itself on pesticide-free and hand-harvested crops.

Mike Tyson

3. JENNIFER ANISTON

Jennifer Aniston is most well known for her role as Rachel on the hit TV show “Friends”, and for her former marriage to movie star Brad Pitt. A highly motivated star, Aniston is a businesswomen and film producer as well as an actress. She has received numerous awards for her acting roles, including a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award. She has also starred in highly successful films such as Bruce Almighty, The Break Up, Marley and Me, and Just Go With It. Aniston is known for her moderate use of cannabis, stating that she is no pothead, but enjoys the occasional smoke every now and then.

Jennifer Aniston

4. HUGH HEFNER

Hugh Hefner is primarily known for his founding of the Playboy empire and the many pictures of him in robes surrounded by scores of attractive women dressed as bunnies. However, there is more to Hefner than initially meets the eye. He was a huge advocate of first amendment rights, and his highly controversial work helped to shift the conversation about sex from taboo to mainstream. Hefner also played an important role in cannabis legalization, helping to establish the National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, more commonly known as NORML, and donating large sums of money to the cause.

Hugh Hefner

5. WOODY HARRELSON

Woody Harrelson is widely known for his work as an actor, having starred in the films Zombieland, War For The Planet Of The Apes, Now You See Me, The Hunger Games, and many more. Away from his superb acting skills and comedic genius, Harrelson is a big advocate for cannabis freedom. In fact, he was arrested in 1996 for staging a protest in the state of Kentucky where he proceeded to plant 4 hemp seeds into the ground. Harrelson also sits on the advisory board of NORML, where his fame and prestige are used to advance the cause.

Woody Harrelson

6. WHOOPI GOLDBERG

Another household name, Whoopi Goldberg is an actress, author, TV host, and activist who has starred in such classic films as Sister Act, The Lion King, and Made In America. She’s been hugely successful in her career, having been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards and being one of only a select few to EGOT—that is, win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. Goldberg has a huge soft spot for weed, so much so that she owns her own medical marijuana business, Whoopi & Maya. She believes in the healing properties of cannabis, and experienced them first-hand as the herb helped her deal with the symptoms of glaucoma. Goldberg has made numerous public statements about cannabis as medicine, describing it as an effective alternative to pills and opioid medications in some cases.

Whoopi Goldberg

7. MORGAN FREEMAN

The man behind the soothing voice that has narrated various movies and TV series, Morgan Freeman is a legendary actor. Born in the pre-civil-rights south of the United States on 1st June, 1937, Freeman has been actively acting since the tender age of 9, and won a state drama competition at just 12. He went on to experience stardom, featuring in films such as The Shawshank Redemption, Invictus, The Dark Knight, and Bruce Almighty. When digging a bit deeper into this interesting individual, you’ll soon find out about his passion for cannabis. He is a vocal advocate for legalization and has stated his belief that cannabis should be federally legal within the US.

Morgan Freeman

8. SARAH SILVERMAN

Sarah Silverman is an American stand-up comedian, actress, producer, and writer. Born in Bedford, New Hampshire in 1970, Silverman has seen great success resulting from her dark sense of humour, winning 2 Primetime Emmy Awards and numerous other accolades. She has also seen success on the big screen, starring in the hit films School of Rock, A Million Ways To Die In The West, and Who's the Caboose? She started her stand-up act at the young age of 17, although she looks back on these performances with a cringe. Silverman is a known cannabis lover, and has shared stories of hitting the bong with her dad.

Sarah Silverman

9. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

Arnold Schwarzenegger has seen wave after wave of success in his life, from cementing his name as legend within the bodybuilding scene to acting in films such as The Terminator, Total Recall, and The Predator. In more recent years, Schwarzenegger has stepped into the political domain, securing his role as the 38th Governor of California. Schwarzenegger has consumed cannabis for much of his working life, famously blazing up after winning the Mr. Olympia contest of 1975. During his time in office, Schwarzenegger introduced legislation that laid the groundwork for cannabis legalization within the state of California.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

10. RICHARD BRANSON

Richard Branson is most known for his immense success within the world of business. The man has accumulated a net worth of $4.1 billion via his Virgin brand, which encompasses travel, telecommunications, and even commercial space flights. What Branson isn’t as well known for is his cannabis advocacy. He has made public his support for cannabis legalization and has even openly stated that there is nothing wrong with a parent sharing a spliff with their kids, as opposed to forcing them to do it in secret. He is in direct opposition to the war on drugs and believes drug abusers need help as opposed to prosecution.

Richard Branson

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: