Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 5, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ShooterBoard (shooterboard.com) collects, uses, shares, and protects information. ShooterBoard is a community classifieds and messaging platform – it is not a store, marketplace, or payment processor.

This policy applies to all users of the Site, including visitors who browse without creating an account.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

  • Account information – email address, username, and any additional profile details you choose to add during registration or later
  • Listings – titles, descriptions, prices, categories, photos, and any location details you choose to include in your listings
  • Uploaded media – photographs and other files you upload in connection with a listing or your profile
  • Messages – content you send through the Site’s internal messaging system (if enabled)
  • Reports and communications – abuse reports, scam reports, DMCA notices, support requests, and any details you include when contacting us
  • Form submissions – any information you voluntarily submit through forms on the Site

B. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device and log data – IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, timestamps, and pages viewed
  • Security and audit logs – records of logins, failed login attempts, posting events, account changes, moderation actions, and system error logs
  • Cookies and similar technologies – small text files and similar mechanisms required for login, session management, security, and basic site functionality (see the Cookies Policy for details)

C. Information We Do Not Collect

  • ShooterBoard does not collect payment information, credit card numbers, or bank account details – the Site does not process payments
  • ShooterBoard does not use blog comments or Gravatar-style avatars
  • ShooterBoard does not knowingly collect information from children under 18

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create, manage, and secure user accounts
  • Publish listings and display user content as intended by the user
  • Enable internal messaging and user-to-user communication
  • Review and respond to reports, enforce Site rules, and moderate content
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent spam, fraud, abuse, scams, and security incidents
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, monitor, and improve the Site
  • Communicate with you about your account, reports you have submitted, policy changes, or important service updates
  • Comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect our rights and the rights of our users
  • Preserve records as necessary for security, legal compliance, and dispute resolution

We do not use your information to serve targeted advertising or build behavioral marketing profiles.

3. Public Content and User-Visible Information

Listings are public by default. Your listing text, photos, pricing, location details, and any other information you include in a listing may be viewable by anyone – including unregistered visitors, search engines, and web crawlers.

Protect yourself:

  • Do not include sensitive personal information in listings or photos – this includes home addresses, government ID numbers, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, phone numbers (unless intentional), and other private data
  • Review your photos before uploading – check for visible addresses, license plates, ID documents, or other sensitive details in the background
  • If the Site displays approximate location information (city or area), it is based solely on information you provide – ShooterBoard does not determine or verify your location

Your username and public profile information may also be visible to other users and to the public.

4. Photos and Metadata (EXIF)

Uploaded photographs may contain embedded metadata (EXIF data), which can include device model, camera settings, date and time, and in some cases GPS location coordinates.

  • We recommend removing sensitive metadata – especially GPS data – before uploading photos to the Site
  • The Site may strip some metadata during image processing, but we do not guarantee complete removal in all cases
  • You are responsible for reviewing your images before uploading them

5. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service providers that help us operate and maintain the Site – including hosting providers, cloud storage, content delivery networks (CDN), email delivery services, security and anti-spam tools, and analytics providers (if enabled). These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their services.
  • Authorities or third parties when we believe in good faith that disclosure is required by law, legal process, or government request, or when disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of ShooterBoard, our users, or the public. This includes responding to valid subpoenas, court orders, and law enforcement requests.
  • A successor operator in the event that ShooterBoard transitions to a formal business entity (such as an LLC) or is transferred to a new operator. In such a case, user account data and Site data may be transferred to the successor as described in the Terms of Service. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of any such transfer.

We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Operate the Site and provide its features
  • Enforce Site rules, investigate abuse, and address violations
  • Maintain security logs and audit trails
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

After deletion: When you delete content or request account deletion, we will remove your information from the active Site within a reasonable timeframe. However, backups, security logs, and cached copies may retain data for a limited additional period. Certain records may be retained longer where required by law or necessary for legitimate security and fraud-prevention purposes.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Update certain profile details through your account settings (where available)
  • Delete your own listings through your account dashboard
  • Request account deletion by contacting us at info@shooterboard.com – we will process your request within a reasonable timeframe
  • Control cookies through your browser settings (see the Cookies Policy for details)

Limitations: We may retain limited records even after account deletion for purposes of security, legal compliance, fraud prevention, law enforcement cooperation, and dispute resolution. We will inform you if we are unable to fully comply with a deletion request and explain the reason.

California residents: If the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to you, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. ShooterBoard does not sell personal information. To exercise any applicable rights, contact us at info@shooterboard.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

ShooterBoard is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will take steps to terminate their account and delete their information. If you believe a minor is using the Site, please contact us at info@shooterboard.com.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect the information we collect and store. These measures include but are not limited to encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password storage, access controls, and regular security reviews.

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You are responsible for:

  • Using a strong, unique password for your account
  • Not sharing your login credentials with anyone
  • Being cautious about what personal information you post publicly on the Site
  • Notifying us promptly if you believe your account has been compromised

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (including ATF pages, FFL directories, and other external references). ShooterBoard does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Users

ShooterBoard is operated from the United States and is intended for users in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand and agree that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

For material changes that significantly affect how we handle your information, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice – such as a prominent notice on the Site or an email to registered users.

13. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: info@shooterboard.com