Introduction

Basic Gun Safety ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit basicgunsafety.com, book a class, complete a form, or communicate with us via phone, email, or text message.

By using our website or providing your contact information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Booking and registration details: class type, preferred dates, and questions or notes provided during registration
Payment information: processed securely through Stripe; Basic Gun Safety does not store full card numbers
California CCW permit information: permit expiration date and county of issuance, when voluntarily provided for renewal scheduling purposes
Website usage data: browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process class bookings and registrations
Send appointment confirmations and class reminders
Communicate class schedule updates, cancellations, or changes
Notify you of upcoming CCW renewal deadlines if you have provided your permit information
Send occasional marketing messages about upcoming classes, promotions, or new services (only with your consent)
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Improve our website and services

SMS / Text Message Communications

By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box on any form on this website, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Basic Gun Safety.

What we send via SMS:

Class booking confirmations
Appointment reminders (day-before and morning-of)
Class schedule updates or cancellations
CCW renewal reminders (if you have provided your permit date)
Occasional promotional messages about upcoming classes or special offers

Message frequency: Message frequency varies based on your activity. When you book a class, you may receive up to 6 messages per course (booking confirmation, reminders, and a post-class follow-up). If you have provided your CCW permit date, you may receive periodic renewal reminder messages in the months leading up to your permit expiration.

Message and data rates: Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

To opt out: Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from all SMS messages from Basic Gun Safety. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts.

To get help: Reply HELP for support, or contact us directly at (714) 500-8347 or via the Contact page on this website.

SMS data privacy: Your phone number and SMS opt-in consent are never sold, transferred, or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps us improve the website experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We use Google Analytics and GoHighLevel analytics tools to collect aggregated, anonymized website usage data. This data does not identify individual visitors.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our website and business:

GoHighLevel: CRM, calendar booking, and marketing automation
Stripe: Payment processing
Google Analytics: Website analytics
Elfsight: Google review display widget (home page only)

Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies if you have questions about how they handle data.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: Basic Gun Safety does not sell personal information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a privacy request, contact us at:

Basic Gun Safety

6922 Breelend Dr

Huntington Beach, California 92647

Phone: (714) 500-8347

We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by California law.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Basic Gun Safety

6922 Breelend Dr

Huntington Beach, California 92647

Phone: (714) 500-8347

Website: basicgunsafety.com/contact