Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gunpliance.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using Gunpliance.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account (name, email address, username, password)
  • Enroll in courses (educational progress and completion data)
  • Subscribe to memberships (billing information, payment details)
  • Participate in forums (profile information, posts, comments)
  • Contact us (name, email, message content)
  • Submit business advertising requests (business name, contact information, payment details)
  • Use our database tools (state selections, search queries)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in Section 5 below

2.3 Third-Party Information

We use third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior patterns
  • Google AdSense: Advertising delivery and performance metrics
  • Payment Processors: Transaction processing (we do not store complete credit card information)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Provide access to courses, databases, and membership features
  • Maintain user accounts and authenticate users
  • Process transactions and manage subscriptions
  • Enable forum participation and user interactions
  • Deliver FFL Finder results and firearms restriction data
  • Track and display current legislation and gun laws

3.2 Communication

  • Send account-related notifications and updates
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Provide course updates and educational materials
  • Send membership renewal reminders
  • Deliver newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)

3.3 Website Improvement

  • Analyze website usage and user behavior
  • Improve our services, content, and user experience
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Conduct research and analytics

3.4 Legal and Safety

  • Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
  • Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of Gunpliance.com and our users

3.5 Advertising and Marketing

  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Manage advertiser relationships and advertising campaigns
  • Personalize content and advertising (where permitted)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

  • Payment processing companies
  • Email service providers
  • Hosting and cloud storage providers
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (Google AdSense)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Law enforcement requests
  • Legal proceedings or investigations
  • Protection of our legal rights

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you have provided explicit consent.

4.5 Public Information

Information you post in public forums is visible to other users and the public. Exercise caution when sharing personal information in these areas.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and user authentication
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your usage. Learn more about Google’s privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

6.2 Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests. You can manage ad personalization at https://adssettings.google.com.

6.3 External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Secure payment processing through third-party processors

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services and maintain your account
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Maintain business records

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Account data is retained for a reasonable period after account closure to comply with legal requirements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Account Access and Control

You may:

  • Access and update your account information
  • Request to delete your account by send an email to admin@gunpliance.com (some information may be retained as required by law)
  • Export your data upon request

9.2 Communication Preferences

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in each message
  • Manage notification settings in your account dashboard
  • Opt out of certain data collection practices

9.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

9.4 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Rectify inaccurate information
  • Request erasure of your information
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided in Section 13.

10. Children’s Privacy

Gunpliance.com is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. International Users

Gunpliance.com is operated in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer and processing.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes (if required)

Your continued use of Gunpliance.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Gunpliance.com
Email: admin@gunpliance.com
Website: https://www.gunpliance.com/contact

For specific privacy requests (data access, deletion, etc.), please include “Privacy Request” in your subject line and provide sufficient information to verify your identity.

14. Specific Service Information

14.1 Course Enrollment

When you enroll in our free courses, we track your progress, completion status, and quiz results to provide you with certificates and personalized learning experiences.

14.2 Firearms Databases

Your searches and state selections in our firearms restriction database and legislation tracker are logged for analytics purposes but are not associated with personally identifiable information unless you are logged into an account.

14.3 FFL Finder

Search queries in our FFL Finder tool are processed to provide relevant results. We may log search terms for service improvement purposes.

14.4 Forums

Posts and comments you make in our forums are public and associated with your username. Other users can view your forum activity and profile information you choose to share.

14.5 Advertising Dashboard

Businesses using our advertising services provide business contact and payment information, which is used solely for managing advertising campaigns and billing purposes.

Acknowledgment: By using Gunpliance.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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