At Shooting Foundation, we’re committed to helping beginner and intermediate shooters find the best shooting accessories while respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit ShootingFoundation.org.
Information We Collect
We collect two types of information to improve your experience and keep our site running smoothly:
Personal Information
This is info you voluntarily provide, like:
- Name and email: If you fill out our contact form, leave a comment, or sign up for updates (if available).
- Payment details: If you make purchases through affiliate links, these are handled securely by third-party platforms (we don’t store them).
Non-Personal Information
This is automatically collected as you browse:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and clicks, collected via tools like Google Analytics.
- Device info: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device type (e.g., mobile or desktop).
- Cookies and tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to track site performance, personalize content, and support affiliate links. Cookies help us remember your preferences or track clicks on affiliate ads (at no extra cost to you).
How We Use Your Information
- Improve our site: Analyze browsing patterns to create better content, like reviews tailored for beginners.
- Respond to you: Answer your questions or comments via our contact form.
- Support affiliate partnerships: Track clicks and purchases through affiliate links to earn commissions, which help fund our free content.
- Personalize your experience: Show relevant articles or ads based on your interests.
We don’t sell your personal information or use it for anything unrelated to improving ShootingFoundation.org.
Sharing Your Information
We only share your data when necessary:
- Third-party services: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand site usage, while affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Services LLC Associates Program) track link performance. These partners may use cookies or tracking pixels, but we ensure they follow strict privacy standards.
- Legal requirements: We may share data if required by law or to protect our site’s rights, safety, or property.
No personal information is shared without your consent, except as outlined above.
Your Choices
- Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit site functionality (e.g., personalized content).
- Opt-out: If we offer newsletters, you can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails.
- Contact us: Reach out at [contact email] to ask about your data or request its removal (where applicable).
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, like using secure servers and encryption for data transmission. However, no online platform is 100% secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute protection. Use our site at your own risk, and let us know immediately if you suspect a security issue.
Third-Party Links
Our site includes affiliate links and ads leading to external sites (e.g., Amazon, other retailers). These sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We’re not responsible for their practices.
Children’s Privacy
ShootingFoundation.org is not intended for users under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our site grows or laws change. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Check back periodically to stay informed.