PRIVACY POLICY

Shootah ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.shootah.com (the "Website") and related services for discovering, purchasing tickets, and managing attendance for shooting sports events, gun shows, competitions, training classes, and related activities (collectively, the "Services").

We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Account information (name, email address, password, phone number)
• Profile information (username, profile photo, biography, shooting disciplines, skill level, etc.)
• Payment information (credit/debit card details, billing address) – processed through secure third-party payment processors
• Event registrations and ticket purchases
• Messages or communications you send to event organizers or other users through our platform
• Reviews, ratings, and feedback you leave about events or organizers
• Competition results or scores you submit (if applicable)

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Log data (pages viewed, clicks, time spent, referring URLs)
• Location data (approximate location from IP address or precise location if you enable location services)
• Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy section below)

c) Information from Third Parties

• Information from social media platforms when you log in or connect via Facebook, Google, Apple, etc.
• Information from event organizers (e.g., check-in confirmation, photos tagged with your name)
• Publicly available firearm-related licenses or certifications (only if you voluntarily link them to your profile)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process event registrations and ticket purchases
• Send transactional emails and SMS (order confirmations, tickets, reminders)
• Facilitate communication between attendees and event organizers
• Personalize your experience and recommend relevant events
• Display competition leaderboards and results
• Prevent fraud and ensure safety at events
• Improve our Services and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations (including firearms-related regulations where applicable)
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent or where permitted by law)

3. How We Share Your Information

We share information in the following circumstances:

a) With Event Organizers

When you register for an event, the organizer receives:

• Your name, email, phone number
• Any information you provide during registration (e.g., license numbers, team affiliation)
• Attendance confirmation and check-in status

b) With Service Providers

We use trusted third parties to help operate our Services:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Cloud hosting and storage (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud)
• Email and SMS delivery services
• Analytics providers
• Customer support platforms

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

c) For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, including:

• Compliance with firearms background check requirements (where applicable)
• Responding to lawful requests from government authorities
• Protecting the rights, property, or safety of Shootah, our users, or the public

d) Business Transfers

If Shootah is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

• Marketing Communications: You can opt out of promotional emails/SMS at any time via the unsubscribe link or your account settings.
• Account Data: You can access, correct, or delete your personal information through your account settings.
• Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting support@shootah.com.
• Location Data: You can disable location services in your device settings.
• Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy laws (e.g., right to access, portability, non-discrimination).

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. Payment card data is never stored on our servers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Shootah is not intended for users under 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction for firearm-related activities). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Certain events may have higher age restrictions.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries that may have different data protection laws. We use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for international transfers.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" above.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact: