Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2025

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Gurnee Pistol Academy (“GPA,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or register for training and services.

This page is for general information only and is not legal advice.

Contact

Questions or privacy requests: JonathanStahl83@gmail.com • (224) 304-4810

Information We Collect

Information you provide to us

  • Contact details (name, email, phone).

  • Booking/registration details (class selected, date, participants, notes).

  • Payment details (processed by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers).

  • Communications (emails, texts, messages, testimonials).

  • ID/eligibility info (e.g., government-issued photo ID; for the International offering, passport may be accepted as photo ID).

  • Waivers, certifications, completion records needed for training or applicable state requirements.

Information we collect automatically

  • Device and usage data (browser type, IP address, time zone, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, clicks).

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies & Similar Technologies below).

Information from service providers/partners

  • Scheduling/booking platforms, payment processors, analytics, and email marketing tools may provide us limited data related to your activity with them.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide services: schedule and deliver classes, process payments, send confirmations and updates, issue certificates, and maintain training records.

  • Communicate: respond to inquiries, send service messages, and (if you opt in) marketing emails/texts.

  • Safety & compliance: verify eligibility/ID where required, maintain incident and qualification records, comply with laws and range policies.

  • Improve and secure our site: analytics, troubleshooting, and fraud prevention.

  • Legal obligations: respond to lawful requests and enforce our terms and policies.

Email/SMS marketing: You can opt out anytime by contacting us (224) 304-4810 or email us at JonathanStahl83@gmail.com.

Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR – if you visit from the EEA/UK)

When applicable, we process personal data on these bases:

  • Contract: to provide the class or service you requested.

  • Consent: for optional cookies/marketing.

  • Legitimate interests: to improve services, protect security, and prevent fraud (balanced with your rights).

  • Legal obligation: when we must keep certain records.

Sharing Your Information

We share personal information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and deliver services. Typical categories include:

  • Website & hosting: e.g., Squarespace.

  • Scheduling/booking: e.g., Squarespace Scheduling (Acuity).

  • Payments: e.g., Stripe / PayPal (for payment processing).

  • Email & communications: e.g., an email marketing service (newsletter and updates).

  • Analytics & performance: e.g., Google Analytics.

We require these providers to use your data only to perform services for us. We may also share information:

  • To comply with laws, legal processes, or lawful requests.

  • To protect our rights, safety, customers, or the public.

  • In a business transfer (e.g., restructuring).

We do not sell your personal information. If we engage in targeted advertising/“sharing” in the future (as defined under California law), we will provide a Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information option.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

What they are: Small files placed on your device that help our site function, remember preferences, and understand usage.
Types we may use:

  • Strictly necessary (security, basic functionality).

  • Performance/analytics (site usage to improve content).

  • Functional (remember choices).

  • Advertising (only if implemented; used to deliver or measure ads).

Your choice:

  • Most browsers let you block or delete cookies; some site features may not work after blocking.

Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to DNT signals due to industry variability.

Data Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including to meet legal, tax, and safety requirements. Examples:

  • Booking and transaction records: typically 7 years (accounting/compliance).

  • Training certifications/qualifications: retained as needed for verification and applicable state requirements.

  • Marketing preferences: until you opt out or your account is deleted.

  • If you request deletion, we will honor it unless we must keep certain information by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us at JonathanStahl83@gmail.com.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access the information we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccurate information.

  • Delete your information.

  • Portability (receive a copy in a usable format).

  • Limit/opt out of certain processing (e.g., targeted ads or “sharing,” if applicable).

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for activities based on consent).

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

How to make a request: Email JonathanStahl83@gmail.com. We’ll verify your identity before completing a request. You may designate an authorized agent where permitted by law.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

International Transfers

If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries that may have different data protection rules. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised version with an updated “Last updated” date.

Quick Controls

Cookies: You can request that we disable non-essential cookies for your visits. Email JonathanStahl83@gmail.com with the subject “Cookie Preference”. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

Do Not Sell/Share: We do not sell personal information. To opt out of any “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, email JonathanStahl83@gmail.com with the subject “Do Not Sell/Share Request”. You won’t be penalized for exercising this right.

How to Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or privacy requests: JonathanStahl83@gmail.com • (224) 304-4810