Privacy Policy
At PCF Guns and Gear (Poverty Creek Firearms) (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.povertycreekfirearms.com, and engage in activities such as purchasing firearms, ammunition, or related products from our site.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information when you visit our website, including:
- Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address, and payment information.
- Transaction Data: We collect information related to the products you purchase, including item details, prices, and shipping preferences.
- Device and Usage Data: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data such as pages visited, search queries, and time spent on the site.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience, track site performance, and analyze trends. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and customer support.
- Communicate with you about your order status, promotional offers, and relevant news.
- Improve our website, products, and services.
- Verify your identity and eligibility to purchase firearms in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including age verification and background checks.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help with the operation of our business, such as payment processors, shipping companies, and customer support platforms.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, including background checks required by law for firearm sales, or to respond to legal requests such as subpoenas, court orders, or other governmental requests.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property, or the rights, safety, and property of others.
4. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption, secure payment processing, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Age Verification
In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we verify that customers are of legal age to purchase firearms and related products. You must be at least 18 years of age to buy long guns and 21 years of age to buy handguns and handgun ammunition, and in some jurisdictions, the age requirement may be higher. By making a purchase, you confirm that you are of legal age to do so.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information. You can manage your account details by logging into your account on our website.
- Opt-out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email we send.
- Manage cookies through your browser settings, including disabling cookies, though this may affect your experience on our website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
PCF Guns and Gear – Poverty Creek Firearms