Intruduction
At our company, protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal and business information is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have when it comes to your personal data. Our services are specifically designed to provide firearms-related businesses with access to secure and compliant credit card processing and payment solutions.
We understand the unique challenges faced by merchants operating in the firearms industry and are committed to offering services such as firearms merchant accounts, firearm payment processing, and secure card payment solutions while maintaining the highest standards of privacy protection.
Information We Collect
To provide reliable merchant services and ensure secure transactions, we collect the following types of information:
1. Personal and Business Identification Data
When you apply for a firearms merchant account or sign up for any of our gun-friendly credit card processing services, we may collect:
Business name and contact details
Owner/Principal identification (driver’s license, SSN, or EIN)
Banking and financial information
Industry classification and product/service details
This information helps us evaluate your eligibility for firearm merchant services and comply with financial regulations.
2. Transactional Information
To process firearm payment transactions securely, we collect:
Purchase amounts
Time and location of transactions
Payment method data (encrypted and tokenized)
Customer card issuer and approval information
This data is necessary to complete your transaction and offer support for disputes, chargebacks, or refunds.
3. Technical Data
When visiting our website or using our POS systems, we may automatically gather information such as:
IP address
Device type and operating system
Browser information
Usage logs and error reports
This information enables us to optimize site performance, secure user sessions, and identify potential threats.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for several purposes essential to delivering secure and tailored services for firearm-related businesses:
1. Account Setup and Management
We process your business and personal data to:
Establish and verify your firearms merchant account
Provide access to gun-friendly credit card processors
Monitor account usage and prevent unauthorized activity
2. Transaction Processing
All payment-related data is used to:
Execute and confirm firearm credit card transactions
Facilitate secure fund transfers
Enable refunds, cancellations, or customer chargebacks
Our team ensures each transaction is completed quickly, securely, and in compliance with financial regulations.
3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We operate under strict compliance mandates and may use or disclose your information:
To adhere to state and federal firearm-related business regulations
For audits or inquiries by financial institutions or law enforcement
To prevent money laundering and fraudulent activities
We take compliance seriously, especially when it relates to gun-friendly credit card processing.
4. Service Improvement and Communication
We use user behavior analytics and communication preferences to:
Enhance firearms payment solutions and merchant support tools
Communicate account updates, security alerts, or feature changes
Offer technical assistance or troubleshooting
You may opt out of promotional emails or marketing messages at any time.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a range of safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data:
1. Data Encryption and Tokenization
All sensitive transaction and identification data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. Tokenization ensures that cardholder data is never stored in its original form, enhancing the security of every firearm payment transaction.
2. PCI DSS Compliance
Our systems and services adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) to reduce data breach risks and maintain the integrity of firearms merchant accounts.
3. Access Controls
Only authorized personnel with job-related responsibilities can access your personal or financial information. Access is restricted through secure authentication and regularly audited systems.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal or business information. However, your data may be shared with third parties under the following circumstances:
1. Payment Processors and Financial Institutions
To facilitate transactions, your data is shared with:
Card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)
Acquiring banks
Secure firearm-friendly payment gateways
Each of these entities has its own stringent privacy and compliance requirements.
2. Service Providers and Technical Vendors
We partner with trusted vendors for services such as:
POS system installation and maintenance
CRM systems and communication platforms
Cloud storage and cybersecurity solutions
These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your data and limit its use strictly to providing services to us.
3. Legal and Regulatory Bodies
We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements, including:
Court orders and subpoenas
Government or financial regulator inquiries
Fraud investigations or firearm-related business verifications
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact our compliance team directly. We’re committed to transparency and protecting your data in every aspect of our services.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 971-6821