Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

Gurnee Pistol Academy (“GPA,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or register for services.

Information We Collect

  • Information you provide: contact details, registration, payments, communications, ID for eligibility, waivers/certifications

  • Information we collect automatically: device/browser, usage data, cookies

  • Information from service providers: scheduling, payments, analytics, email tools

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and manage services (classes, bookings, payments, certifications)

  • Communicate (confirmations, updates, marketing if opted in)

  • Safety & legal compliance (ID verification, records, reporting)

  • Improve our site (analytics, troubleshooting, security)

  • Fulfill legal obligations (lawful requests, enforce policies)

Marketing

You can opt out of marketing emails/texts at any time by contacting us.

Legal Bases (if EEA/UK)

We process data based on contract, consent, legitimate interest, and legal obligation.

Sharing Your Information

We share data only with trusted providers for:

  • Website hosting (Squarespace)

  • Scheduling/booking (Acuity)

  • Payments (Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email/communications (email service)

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

👉 We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and preferences. Most browsers allow blocking cookies, but blocking may limit features.

Data Retention

We keep data as required for legal, accounting, and operational purposes (usually 7 years for bookings/transactions).

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child’s info was submitted.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or limits on data use. Email requests to JonathanStahl83@gmail.com. We verify identity as required.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure.

International Transfers

If you are outside the U.S., your data may be processed here. We use safeguards where required.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as practices change. Updates will be posted with a new “Last updated” date.

Quick Controls

  • Cookies: Email us with subject “Cookie Preference” to disable non-essential cookies

  • Do Not Sell/Share: Email us with subject “Do Not Sell/Share Request” to opt out of advertising-related sharing

Contact

📧 JonathanStahl83@gmail.com
📞 (224) 304-4810