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Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: July 20, 2026

 

Our Delaware-based company is committed to protecting your privacy and securing your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, enroll in firearms training courses, or subscribe to our communications. [1]

 

This policy is designed to comply with applicable state and federal laws, including the Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act (DOPPA).

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you ("Personal Information"). This includes:

  • Identifiers: name, email address, and phone number.

  • Payment Data: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and financial transaction histories processed through secure third-party payment gateways.

  • Background Verification: Information necessary to verify eligibility for firearms training, including background check status or affidavits of eligibility.

  • Digital Activity: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies and tracking technologies.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data strictly to provide training services, maintain legal compliance, and communicate updates. Specifically, we use it for: [1, 2]

  • Course Administration: Enrolling you in classes, managing schedules, and issuing training certificates.

  • Legal Compliance: Verifying your legal eligibility to possess firearms and participate in tactical training under Delaware and federal laws.

  • Digital Communications: Sending email newsletters, marketing updates, and promotional offers to users who have opted in.

  • SMS Messaging: Sending text message updates, scheduling alerts, and promotional texts to users who have provided explicit consent.

  • Safety & Security: Maintaining secure training facilities and preventing unauthorized or fraudulent activity. [1, 2]

 

3. SMS and Email Communications Consent

We value your communication preferences and adhere to strict opt-in guidelines: [1]

  • Email & Newsletters: You can subscribe to our newsletters on our site. You can unsubscribe at any time using the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

  • SMS Messages: By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring automated text messages. Message and data rates may apply. [1]

  • Consent Exclusion: Text messaging originator data and consent are strictly confidential. We do not share your SMS consent or phone number with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

  • SMS Opt-Out: You can cancel SMS messages at any time by texting STOP to our number.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share data under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who handle payment processing, database management, email delivery, and SMS dispatching under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government regulations to report training records or verify compliance with Delaware law enforcement or federal agencies.

  • Safety Threats: If disclosure is necessary to prevent physical harm, address immediate safety threats, or protect the rights and property of our instructors and students. [1]

 

5. Delaware Privacy Rights and Disclosures

In accordance with Delaware law, we provide the following disclosures for Delaware residents:

  • Do Not Track (DNT): Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals or browser mechanisms, as no uniform industry standard has been established.

  • Third-Party Tracking: We do not permit third parties to collect personal information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our site.

  • Access and Correction: Delaware residents may request a review of the personal information we have collected and request corrections to inaccurate data by contacting us using the information below. [1, 2]

 

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your data.

  • Encryption: Financial transactions and sensitive digital submissions are encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS).

  • Physical Safeguards: Physical waivers and paper compliance documents are stored in locked, restricted-access facilities.

  • Retention Limits: We retain your records only as long as legally mandated for firearms training compliance or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

 

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: Info@TrustDTS.com

  • Phone: 302-293-2218

  • Address: 1009 Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, DE 19734

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