Privacy Policy

Introduction

SafetyCCW ("we," "our," or "us") is an independent concealed-carry education and information platform operated by Intelligent Digital Marketing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit safetyccw.com (the "Site"), use our resources, or follow a partner link. SafetyCCW does not provide firearms training, issue certificates, determine eligibility, process permit applications, or process purchases for third-party training providers.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to communications where offered, or otherwise send us information. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. Do not send sensitive eligibility, firearms, payment, or identity information to SafetyCCW unless we specifically request it through a secure process.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, access times, and other diagnostic data. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.

Location Information

With your consent, we may collect and process information about your approximate location to provide state-specific content and determine which state's training requirements apply to you. You can disable location services through your browser settings at any time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its educational resources
• To respond to your messages and provide requested support
• To send communications when you request or consent to receive them
• To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your state
• To measure content, referral, and marketing effectiveness
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• To enforce our Terms of Service and other policies

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Third-Party Partners

When you follow an affiliate or partner link, you leave SafetyCCW and interact with that third party under its own privacy policy, terms, intake process, and data practices. SafetyCCW does not receive or control all information you provide to a third-party partner.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order or subpoena.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired) for various purposes, including authentication, personalization, analytics, and advertising.

Third-Party Advertising

We may use third-party advertising, analytics, attribution, and referral providers to measure visits, improve content, and understand whether a partner referral occurred. Those providers may use cookies or similar technologies subject to their own policies and your available choices.

We may participate in Google Ads and other advertising networks. You can manage or opt out of certain personalized advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page at www.aboutads.info/choices or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page at www.networkadvertising.org/choices.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your information in a portable format.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@safetyccw.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: