Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2025

Hometown Gun Mart ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://hometowngunmart.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

1.Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information:

Newsletter Signup:When you subscribe, we collect your email address.
Automatically Collected Data:Like most websites, we may collect non-identifying information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and basic analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).

⚠️ We do not collect payment information, account logins, or sensitive personal data.

2.How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send you newsletters, updates, and content related to firearms, optics, and gear.
Improve site performance and user experience.
Track general usage trends (analytics).

✅ We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

3.Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

Hometown Gun Mart participates in affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates, Primary Arms, and Guns.com).

When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your browser to track purchases for commission purposes.

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

⚠️ We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

4.Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality.
Track anonymous usage analytics.
Support affiliate link tracking.

Note: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5.Email Communications

If you sign up for our newsletter:

📧You will receive occasional emails with news, reviews, and product recommendations.
🔓You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.
🔒We will never share your email address with third parties.

6.Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7.Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8.Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA), including:

The right to access, update, or delete your personal data.
The right to opt out of email communications.
The right to request information about how your data is used.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see below).

9.Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date."

10.Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 privacy@hometowngunmart.com