Who we are
Our website address is: https://caliberfirearmsacademy.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Mobile Information and Text Messaging Data
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile information, phone numbers, or SMS opt-in consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All SMS opt-in data and consent records are kept strictly confidential and are used solely to deliver communications that users have explicitly agreed to receive.
We may share limited information with service providers and subcontractors, including our communications platform provider (RingCentral), strictly as necessary to deliver messaging, voice, and customer support services. These providers are bound by contractual confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using this information for any purpose other than providing services on our behalf.
All other use case categories explicitly exclude SMS opt-in data and consent. Under no circumstances will SMS opt-in data or consent be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
SMS Terms & Conditions
SMS Consent Communication
Phone numbers collected as part of the SMS consent process will be used solely to respond to inquiries, provide training-related information, and send appointment or class-related communications. This information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older and consent to receive SMS communications from Caliber Firearms Academy.
Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from Caliber Firearms Academy, you may receive messages related to the following:
- Responses to training or class inquiries
- Class or appointment confirmations
- Schedule changes or cancellations
- Required pre-class information or reminders
Example:
“Hello, this is a confirmation of your upcoming firearms training class with Caliber Firearms Academy on [Date] at [Time]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with us and the number of scheduled classes or inquiries.
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary for domestic or international messages.
Opt-In Methods
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Caliber Firearms Academy by submitting an online form, requesting information via our website, or providing verbal consent during a conversation. Opting in constitutes confirmation that you are 18 years of age or older.
Opt-Out Methods
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message you receive. You may also contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
Help
If you need assistance, reply HELP to any SMS message, contact us through our website contact page, or call us at 901-519-7940.
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you may leave the SMS consent checkbox unchecked on our forms.
Standard Messaging Disclosures
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for assistance. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for more information.
USCCA Membership Information Sharing
If you sign up for a Caliber Firearms Academy membership, we will share your personal information, including your first/last name, address, phone number, and email with the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) for the purpose of activating your included USCCA Membership.
This information sharing is necessary to provide you with the USCCA Membership benefit that comes with your Caliber Firearms Academy membership. Your personal information shared with USCCA will be subject to the USCCA Privacy Policy. For questions about how USCCA handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy or contact USCCA Customer Engagement directly at 844-698-7222.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.