Your information at DTGuns
Privacy Policy
This policy describes the information connected with your use of DTGuns, why we process it, when it may be shared, and how you can exercise your privacy choices.
Effective May 15, 2026 · Last updated August 16, 2026
What we collect
Account, listing, device, and usage information
Why we use it
Service delivery, safety, support, and improvement
When it is shared
Vendors, legal requests, safety, or your direction
Your choices
Access, correction, deletion, and applicable opt-outs
Scope and Contact
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information handled through DTGuns at https://dtguns.com. It covers visitors, registered users, buyers, sellers, and people who contact us about the marketplace.
The policy concerns information collected through our website. A third-party website, identity provider, embedded service, or other service linked from DTGuns applies its own privacy practices when you interact with it.
Please review this policy before using DTGuns. Privacy questions, requests, and complaints can be sent to info@dtguns.com.
Terms Used in This Policy
- Personal Data: Information that identifies, relates to, or can reasonably be linked with a person, such as a name, email address, IP address, or online identifier.
- Processing: Anything done with personal data, including collecting, organizing, storing, using, disclosing, or deleting it.
- Data Controller: DTGuns when it determines why and how personal data is processed through the marketplace.
- User or You: A person who visits, registers for, or otherwise uses DTGuns.
Information That Comes to Us
Information you choose to provide
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, and message content
- Account registration: name, email address, username, and encrypted password
- Email address and preferences for newsletter or mailing list subscriptions
- Files, documents, or images you voluntarily upload
Information collected during use
- IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device type
- Pages visited, time and date of visit, duration, and referring URL
- HTTP request headers and server log data
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address, used to determine your general region and personalise content shown to you; precise GPS location only with your explicit device permission
- Cookie identifiers, session tokens, and similar tracking data (see Cookies section)
- Aggregated usage analytics via Google Analytics 4 or similar services
- Interaction data from embedded third-party content (e.g. videos, social widgets, maps)
Information from sign-in providers
- When you log in via Google, Facebook, Apple, or another OAuth provider, we receive limited profile data (name, email, unique identifier) as permitted by your settings. We never receive your third-party password.
How and Why We Use Information
We process personal data to operate and protect the marketplace, communicate with users, and improve the service. The principal uses and applicable GDPR legal bases are summarized below.
| Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Operating the website; responding to support requests | Contract / Legitimate Interests |
| Analytics & Improvement | Understanding usage patterns; improving features | Legitimate Interests |
| Email Marketing | Newsletters, updates, and promotional content | Consent |
| Advertising | Serving relevant ads; measuring campaign performance | Consent / Legitimate Interests |
| AI-Powered Features | Chatbot responses, recommendations, personalisation | Consent / Legitimate Interests |
| Location-Based Features | Region-appropriate content; local search results; navigation | Consent / Legitimate Interests |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | Detecting malicious activity; protecting user accounts | Legitimate Interests |
| Legal Compliance | Meeting tax, regulatory, and court-ordered obligations | Legal Obligation |
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies and related technologies help DTGuns keep sessions working, remember preferences, understand performance, and support advertising. A cookie is a small text record saved through your browser. The categories we may use are described below.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core functionality, security, session management. Cannot be disabled. | Session cookies, CSRF tokens, auth tokens | Session |
| Analytics / Performance | Anonymised visitor behaviour data; site performance improvement. | Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _gid, _gat) | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing / Advertising | Relevant ad delivery; conversion tracking; campaign ROI. | Google Ads (_gcl_au), Meta Pixel, DoubleClick DART | Up to 13 months |
| Functional / Preference | Remembering your settings: language, dark mode, layout. | Theme preference, locale cookies | Up to 1 year |
| Embedded Content | Set by third-party content embedded in our pages. | YouTube, Google Maps, social media widgets | Varies by provider |
Managing Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Opt-out tools: DAA Opt-Out, Your Online Choices (EU), Google Analytics Opt-Out. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair website functionality.
Cookie Consent: Where required by law (e.g. GDPR, ePrivacy Directive), you will be presented with a cookie consent banner on your first visit. Your preference is stored and honoured on subsequent visits.
Measurement and Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure traffic and usage patterns. GA4 uses first-party cookies and does not use third-party cookies for cross-site tracking. Our privacy configuration includes:
- IP anonymisation enabled; your full IP address is never stored by Google
- Data retention configured to a maximum of 14 months
- We have signed a Data Processing Amendment with Google in accordance with GDPR
- GA4 data is not shared with Google for its own advertising purposes
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Technologies
DTGuns serves advertisements through third-party ad networks that may use cookies, pixel tags, and device identifiers to display interest-based advertising based on your browsing behaviour across the internet.
Ad partners may include Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, and others. You can manage personalised ad preferences at Google Ads Settings or opt out industry-wide at aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.com (EU).
Note for US State Privacy Laws: Sharing data with advertising partners for cross-context behavioural advertising may constitute a "sale" or "share" under the CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws. You may opt out by contacting info@dtguns.com.
Sign-In Services
You may register or log in using providers such as Google, Facebook, Apple, or GitHub. We receive only the profile data you authorise (typically name, email, unique identifier). We do not receive your password. You may revoke access through the provider's security settings at any time. We are not responsible for the data practices of identity providers.
Email Notices and Marketing
With your explicit consent, we may send newsletters, product updates, or promotional emails. Every commercial email includes a working one-click unsubscribe link in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act and, where applicable, CASL. You may also unsubscribe by emailing info@dtguns.com. Requests are processed within 10 business days. We may retain your address on a suppression list to honour your opt-out preference.
AI-Assisted Features
DTGuns incorporates AI-powered features. Important disclosures:
- Conversations or inputs may be processed by our AI service provider to generate responses
- Interactions may be logged and used to improve AI model quality under the provider's data processing terms
- We strongly advise against sharing sensitive personal data (passwords, financial details, health data) with AI tools
- AI outputs may not always be accurate and should not be relied upon as professional or legal advice
- Where EU law applies, we do not use AI for solely automated decision-making with significant legal effects without human review, in compliance with the EU AI Act (enforcement phased through 2027)
Content Provided by Other Services
Our pages may include embedded content from YouTube, Twitter/X, Spotify, Google Maps, or social media platforms. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly and may collect data, set cookies, and track your interaction independently. We encourage you to review each provider's privacy policy before interacting with embedded content.
Content You Upload
Files, images, or documents you upload are stored securely with access controls, used solely for the stated purpose, and may be scanned for malware or policy violations by automated tools. Uploaded content is deleted within 90 days of account closure unless otherwise legally required.
Location Information
We collect location information in two forms:
- Coarse location: Derived from your IP address to provide region-appropriate content and for aggregate analytics. No device permission is required.
- Precise location: Collected only with your explicit device or browser permission. You may revoke access at any time through your device settings. Denying location access does not restrict core website functionality.
Precise location data is not shared with third-party advertisers without your explicit consent.
Service Providers and Integrations
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may access your personal data only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf. All processors are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Categories include:
- Hosting and infrastructure: Cloud providers who host our website and databases
- Analytics: Tools for measuring usage and performance
- Email delivery: Providers for transactional and marketing emails
- AI services: Machine learning and natural language processing infrastructure
- Security and monitoring: Fraud detection and uptime monitoring services
When Information May Be Disclosed
We do not sell personal information. We disclose it only as needed in the circumstances described here:
- Service Providers: Trusted processors under contract who help operate our website; they may only process data as instructed by us.
- Legal Requirements: Where required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order. We notify you where legally permitted before disclosing.
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of DTGuns, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer. You will be notified via a prominent website notice and, where feasible, by email.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.
How We Safeguard Information
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:
- HTTPS/TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data in transit
- Bcrypt or equivalent hashing for stored passwords; plaintext passwords are never stored
- Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel
- Regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning
- Real-time monitoring systems for detecting suspicious activity
In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in risk to your rights, we will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities within the legally mandated timeframe (e.g. 72 hours under GDPR).
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil stated purposes or as required by law:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Server access logs | 90 days | Security monitoring and abuse prevention |
| Analytics data | Up to 14 months | Trend analysis (auto-deleted by GA4) |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscribed + 30 days | Suppression list maintenance |
| Account data | Account lifetime + 12 months post-deletion | Dispute resolution and backups |
| Uploaded files | Duration of use + 90 days post-closure | Service delivery; backup |
| Precise location data | Session duration or as needed for feature | Feature delivery; not retained long-term |
| AI conversation logs | Up to 90 days | Safety monitoring and model improvement |
| Contact form submissions | 3 years | Correspondence records and dispute resolution |
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or transfer your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at info@dtguns.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You will never be penalised or discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Rights in the European Union and EEA
If you are in the EU or EEA, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 grants you these rights:
- Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of personal data we hold and how it is processed.
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data without undue delay.
- Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary, consent is withdrawn, or processing is unlawful, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): Request we temporarily halt processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g. CSV/JSON) and transfer it to another controller where technically feasible.
- Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing; we will cease unless we demonstrate compelling grounds.
- Rights re: Automated Decisions (Art. 22): Not be subject to solely automated decisions, including profiling, that produce significant legal or similarly significant effects, without human review.
- Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on it, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Legal Bases for Processing: Art. 6(1)(a) Consent; Art. 6(1)(b) Contract; Art. 6(1)(c) Legal obligation; Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interests. For special category data, we rely on Art. 9(2)(a) explicit consent or other applicable bases.
International Transfers: Transfers outside the EEA are protected by EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs, Commission Decision 2021/914), adequacy decisions, or other lawful Chapter V GDPR mechanisms.
Data Protection Officer: Where legally required, a DPO has been appointed. Contact: info@dtguns.com.
We will respond to GDPR requests within 30 days (extendable by 2 months for complex cases). You may also lodge a complaint with your EU Member State's supervisory authority (DPA).
California Privacy Rights
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA (effective January 1, 2023), grants California residents:
- Right to Know: Disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and third parties with whom data is shared.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions (completing transactions, security, legal obligations).
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. We do not sell personal information. Should this change, we will add a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link to our homepage.
- Right to Limit Sensitive Personal Information: Restrict use of sensitive personal information to necessary purposes only.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny service, charge different prices, or provide lower quality because you exercised a CCPA right.
Personal information collected in the past 12 months: Identifiers (name, email, IP address); Internet or network activity (browsing history, site interactions); Commercial information (if purchases made); Geolocation data (if location features used); Inferences drawn to build user profiles.
Submit CCPA requests to info@dtguns.com. We verify identity and respond within 45 days (extendable by 45 days). Authorised agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper documentation.
Other US State Privacy Rights: Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), Oregon (OCPA), and other states with similar privacy laws may exercise equivalent rights by contacting info@dtguns.com.
Children's Privacy
DTGuns is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions where a higher threshold applies, such as certain EU member states under GDPR Art. 8).
If we discover we have inadvertently collected data from a child under the applicable age threshold without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data on DTGuns should contact us at info@dtguns.com. We will investigate and take corrective action within 72 hours of notification.
External Links
DTGuns may contain links to third-party websites. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for external sites' content, privacy policies, or practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Browser Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites must respond to DNT signals. At this time, DTGuns does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser signals. We will review this position as industry standards evolve.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy as DTGuns, our vendors, or legal requirements change. For a material revision, we will change the “Last updated” date, provide a prominent website notice, and, where feasible, notify subscribers by email. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.
How to Contact Us
For questions, data subject requests, or privacy complaints, please contact us:
- Website: https://dtguns.com
- Email: info@dtguns.com
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days, and within applicable legal deadlines for formal data subject requests.