Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. Learn how we protect your information.
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Privacy at a Glance
What We Collect
- • FFL license information (verification only)
- • Business contact details
- • Platform usage analytics
- • Payment information (processed by Stripe)
What We Don't Do
- • Sell your data to third parties
- • Share FFL information with competitors
- • Track personal browsing outside our site
- • Store payment card information
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register for FirearmDistributors.com, we collect:
- Contact Information: Name, business name, email address, phone number, business address
- FFL License Information: FFL license number (for verification purposes only)
- Account Credentials: Username and securely hashed password
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment method (credit cards processed by Stripe)
Usage Information
To improve our service, we automatically collect:
- Platform Activity: Search queries, product views, pricing comparisons
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, session duration
- Performance Metrics: Page load times, error logs, system performance data
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- Provide distributor pricing data
- Process payments and billing
- Send price alerts and notifications
- Verify FFL license status
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Improve search functionality
- Develop new features
- Enhance security measures
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
FirearmDistributors.com does not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing
We only share information in these specific circumstances:
- Distributor Verification: FFL license numbers may be verified with distributors to establish account eligibility
- Payment Processing: Billing information is securely transmitted to Stripe for payment processing
- Legal Requirements: When required by law enforcement or legal proceedings
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in platform operations (bound by strict confidentiality)
Data Security
Encryption
All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
Access Controls
Multi-factor authentication and role-based access
Regular Audits
Quarterly security assessments and penetration testing
Your Privacy Rights
Account Control
- Access: View all personal data we have about you
- Update: Correct or update your information anytime
- Delete: Request complete account deletion
- Export: Download your data in portable format
Communication Preferences
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Preferences: Choose which notifications to receive
- Frequency: Control how often we contact you
- Channels: Select email, SMS, or phone preferences