Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/16/2025
Last Updated: 10/16/2025

Welcome to Faith First Firearms (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://faithfirstfirearms.com, make a purchase, or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://faithfirstfirearms.com
We are a Texas-based firearms retailer and training organization committed to Faith, Safety, and Responsibility.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
📧 Email: admin@faithfirstfirearms.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information, including:

Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, and purchase details.
Account Information: Login credentials and account preferences.
Payment Information: Processed securely via trusted third-party providers; we never store your credit card details.
Communication Data: Any messages, forms, or comments you submit on our site.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, operating system, and browsing behavior collected through cookies and analytics tools.
Firearm Transaction Data: For firearm purchases or transfers, we collect additional identification data as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and applicable state and federal laws.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

4. Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic.

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display preferences.
Additional cookies may be used for analytics, advertising, and embedded media.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share limited data with trusted third parties only as necessary to provide our services, such as:

Payment processors (for completing transactions)
Shipping providers (to deliver purchases)
Email marketing or communication services (to send updates or promotions)
Spam detection and security services

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
Registered users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username).
Website administrators can view and edit that information as needed.
Order and transaction data are retained as required by federal, state, and ATF record-keeping laws.

9. Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

A copy of the personal data we hold about you.
That we correct or delete your data (except data required for legal, tax, or security reasons).

To make a request, contact us at admin@faithfirstfirearms.com.

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some data may be processed or stored on servers located outside of your country but are protected under strict data protection standards.

11. Security of Your Information

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
While no online service is completely secure, we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

13. Plugin and Third-Party Service Disclosure

Faith First Firearms uses a variety of WordPress plugins and integrations to maintain functionality, security, and performance. These may include (but are not limited to):

Plugin / Service	Purpose	Data Processed	Privacy Policy
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)	Improves WordPress admin performance and user experience.	User preferences, admin interactions.	wpase.com/privacy
Ally – Web Accessibility & Usability	Provides accessibility tools (contrast, text resizing, etc.) for inclusivity.	None directly; stores local accessibility settings in browser cookies.	Elementor.com Privacy
Blocksy Companion	Theme enhancement and site styling features.	None directly; may use anonymous usage data.	creativethemes.com
Elementor / Elementor Pro	Website builder and visual editor.	User interaction data, IP addresses, and site performance logs.	Elementor Privacy Policy
g-FFL Cockpit & g-FFL Checkout (Garidium LLC)	Manages firearm checkout and FFL compliance workflows.	Customer firearm and transaction data for compliance purposes.	Garidium Privacy Policy
Independent Analytics	Provides anonymous website traffic analytics without using external tracking cookies.	Anonymized IP and device data.	independentwp.com
LiteSpeed Cache	Optimizes website speed and performance.	Stores cached website data and cookies for performance purposes.	litespeedtech.com/privacy
Local Google Fonts	Hosts fonts locally to improve site performance and privacy.	None collected beyond font requests.	everpress.co/privacy
PrecisionPay Payments for WooCommerce	Handles secure bank payments for online purchases.	Payment details, billing information (encrypted).	precisionpay.com/privacy
Rank Math SEO	Optimizes site content for search engines.	Anonymous site data, metadata for analytics.	rankmath.com/privacy-policy
Solid Security Basic (SolidWP)	Protects website from unauthorized access, spam, and malware.	IP addresses, login attempts, security logs.	solidwp.com/legal/privacy-policy
WooCommerce	Manages the online store and customer orders.	Customer accounts, purchase data, payment history.	automattic.com/privacy
FastBound (integrated service)	ATF-compliant firearm recordkeeping.	Personal identification and firearm transaction data.	fastbound.com/privacy
TacticalPay (integrated service)	Secure credit card processing for firearm transactions.	Payment data (encrypted).	tacticalpay.com/privacy-policy
QuickBooks(integrated service)	Accounting and bookkeeping software.	Transaction and invoicing data.	quickbooks.intuit.com/privacy

Additional Disclosures

All plugins and third-party services are vetted for compliance with U.S. privacy laws.
We do not sell or rent personal information to any third party.
Vendors and partners may receive limited data solely to process or fulfill orders.
All third-party tools are bound by their respective privacy policies.
Data is never transferred outside of the United States, and we only conduct business within the U.S.

Your Consent

By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand and consent to data collection by these third-party tools as described in this policy.

Additional Plugin and Third-Party services may include (but are not limited to):

Security and Spam Protection: Wordfence, Akismet, or similar
E-commerce: WooCommerce or other payment processors
Analytics: Google Analytics or comparable tools
Email Marketing: Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar services
Social Media Integration: Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube embeds

Each service has its own privacy policy and terms of use, which we recommend reviewing.

14. Tracking, Analytics, and Advertising

We use analytics and advertising tools to improve user experience and site performance.
These may include Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and similar technologies that track interactions and website behavior.
You can manage ad personalization settings through your browser or Google’s Ad Settings page.

We do not use tracking technology for firearm-specific advertising or data sharing with third parties outside of marketing and compliance purposes.

15. Compliance with Firearm Regulations

Faith First Firearms complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to firearm sales and transfers.
Personal data collected for ATF Form 4473 and other regulatory purposes is securely stored and retained in accordance with federal record-keeping requirements.
We do not disclose or sell firearm transaction data to third parties except as required by law.

16. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn that a minor has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

17. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised.

18. Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By accessing or using https://faithfirstfirearms.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the website.

We encourage users to contact us promptly if they have any concerns, questions, or notice potential issues regarding the collection, use, or storage of personal information. This allows us the opportunity to address and resolve any concerns in a timely and responsible manner.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
admin@faithfirstfirearms.com