Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our gun range directory.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Privacy at a Glance

Data Protection

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information

Transparency

Clear information about what data we collect and how we use it

Location Control

You control when and how we access your location information

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our gun range directory, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and location preferences when you create an account, contact ranges, or sign up for our services.

Location Data

To help you find gun ranges near you, we collect location information when you use our 'near me' search feature. This includes your IP address, GPS coordinates (with your permission), and the locations you search for.

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, search queries, time spent on pages, and interactions with gun range listings.

Device Information

We collect information about the device you use to access our services, including device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide our gun range directory services, including showing you relevant ranges near your location, facilitating bookings, and connecting you with range operators.

Personalization

Your information helps us personalize your experience by remembering your preferences, showing relevant search results, and recommending gun ranges that match your interests.

Communication

We may use your contact information to send you service updates, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support related to finding gun ranges or using our directory.

Improvement

We analyze usage data to improve our services, develop new features, and better understand how users interact with our gun range directory.

Location Data Handling

Permission-Based Collection

We only collect precise location data when you explicitly grant permission through your browser or device settings. You can disable location sharing at any time.

Search Enhancement

Location data is primarily used to show you gun ranges near your current location and to provide accurate distance calculations and directions.

Data Retention

Location data is not permanently stored on our servers. We use it temporarily to provide search results and then discard precise coordinates while retaining general area information for service improvement.

Third-Party Maps

When using map features, your location may be shared with our mapping service providers (such as Google Maps) according to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to provide basic functionality, remember your preferences, and maintain your session while browsing our gun range directory.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site, which gun range searches are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.

Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising cookies to show you relevant ads for gun ranges and related services. These cookies help us measure ad effectiveness and provide targeted content.

Cookie Control

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of our gun range directory.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

Gun Range Partners

When you contact a gun range through our directory or make a booking, we share necessary contact information with the range to facilitate your visit. This includes your name, phone number, and any specific requests.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support. These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, gun range partners, or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, but will remain subject to the privacy commitments outlined in this policy.

Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your personal information and how we use it

Access Your Data

Request a copy of the personal information we have about you

Correct Information

Update or correct any inaccurate personal information

Delete Data

Request deletion of your personal information from our systems

Data Portability

Receive your data in a portable format to transfer to another service

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications and data collection

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team

Contact Privacy Team

How We Protect Your Data

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Encrypted data storage
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Secure server infrastructure
  • • Access controls and authentication

Operational Safeguards

  • • Limited employee access to personal data
  • • Regular staff training on privacy practices
  • • Incident response procedures
  • • Data retention and deletion policies
  • • Third-party security assessments

Questions About Privacy?

Contact our privacy team with any questions or concerns about your data

Email Privacy Team

Send us your privacy questions or requests via email

privacy@gunrangelocator.com
Privacy Hotline

Speak directly with our privacy team

Call (555) PRIVACY

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through our website.

Current Version: January 15, 2024

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