Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Gun Shop USA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use https://thegunshopusa.com/ (the “Site”).
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you create an account, place an order, or otherwise interact with the Site, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment details.
Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information (e.g., browser type, IP address, device information) to improve our Site and services.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Services: We use your personal information to process orders, manage your account, and deliver products or services you’ve requested.
- To Improve the Site: We analyze non-personal information to understand how users interact with our Site, which helps us enhance user experience.
- To Communicate: We may use your email address to send updates, promotional offers, or other information we believe may interest you. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can usually modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but note that some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
5. How We Share Your Information
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, shipping partners).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Security
We implement a variety of security measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thegunshopusa.com.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of an updated Privacy Policy means you accept the changes.
SMS Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
The Gun Shop USA may disclose Personal Data and other information as follows:
- Third Parties that Help Provide the Messaging Service: We will not share your opt-in to an SMS short code campaign with a third party for purposes unrelated to supporting you in connection with that campaign. We may share your Personal Data with third parties that help us provide the messaging service, including, but not limited to, platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
- Additional Disclosures – Affiliates: We may disclose the Personal Data to our affiliates or subsidiaries; however, if we do so, their use and disclosure of your Personal Data will be subject to this Policy.
- Text Messaging Consent: All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
2. Purpose of SMS Notifications
Our SMS notifications are designed to provide order updates, promotional offers, service alerts, and important store announcements.
3. Opt-In and Consent
By providing your phone number and opting into our SMS notifications, you confirm that you are the owner or authorized user of the phone number provided. You consent to receive recurring automated text messages (SMS, MMS) from us regarding your scheduled visits, service updates, offers, and other important notifications. Consent is not required to make any purchase from us. Message frequency may vary, but you can generally expect to receive between 1-5 messages per week.
4. Opt-Out Instructions
- To stop receiving messages, reply “STOP,” “END,” “CANCEL,” “UNSUBSCRIBE,” or “QUIT” to any SMS message from us.
- You may also email us at info@thegunshopusa.com with your opt-out request.
- After you opt out, you will receive a final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent to your number unless you re-enroll.
5. Help and Support
- Reply with the keyword “HELP” to any message.
- Email us directly at info@thegunshopusa.com.
6. Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and from you to us. Please consult your mobile service provider for details regarding your text plan or data rates.
7. Privacy and Data Security
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Your data will be used solely for the purposes described in this policy, such as managing your service appointments, processing payments, and ensuring proper communication regarding your services.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with third parties only as required by law, for billing and payment processing, or to fulfill our contractual obligations.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Compliance with Regulations
We comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and CTIA guidelines. Our practices ensure that you can easily manage your preferences, and we provide clear instructions for opting in or out of our SMS notifications.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any privacy, tort, or other claims, including claims under the TCPA or any state law equivalents, arising from your voluntary provision of a telephone number that is not owned by you and/or your failure to notify us of any changes to your mobile telephone number.
11. Participation Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Own a wireless device capable of two-way messaging.
- Be a subscriber to a wireless service with text messaging capabilities. Please note that not all mobile carriers support this service.
12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
By using our SMS notifications service, you agree to resolve any disputes with us on an individual basis and not as part of any class or representative action. You waive your right to a trial by jury and agree that any claims will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not participate in the service.
13. Miscellaneous
You warrant and represent that you have the necessary rights, power, and authority to agree to these Terms and Conditions and that your participation in this service does not violate any other contract or obligation. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any updates will be communicated to you via SMS or email, and your continued participation in the service constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
14. Contact Information
- Email: info@thegunshopusa.com
- Phone: 334-463-5080
- Mailing Address: 799 South Forest Ave, Luverne, AL 36049