Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 8, 2026

Gun Contests (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the guncontests.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or enter a giveaway form, we collect your email address
Optional Information: Name, location, or other details you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically:

Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on site
Referral source and cookies for site functionality
Analytics data via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send newsletters about new giveaways and updates
Improve website functionality and user experience
Track site performance and user behavior via analytics
Comply with legal obligations
Market our services and optimize content

We do NOT sell your email address to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Google Analytics, email platforms, hosting providers (under confidentiality agreements)
Giveaway Hosts: When you click through to enter a giveaway, the giveaway site’s privacy policy applies
Legal Requirements: If required by law or court order

3. Third-Party Giveaways

Gun Contests aggregates giveaway opportunities from third-party websites. When you enter a giveaway by clicking through to an external site, that site’s privacy policy governs your information. We are not responsible for how third-party giveaway hosts collect, use, or protect your data. Review their privacy policies before entering.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies for:

Site functionality (session management)
Analytics and performance tracking (GA4, GTM)
Personalized content and advertising

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your email address and subscriber information indefinitely while you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time, and we’ll remove your information within 30 days. We retain analytics data for up to 38 months per Google’s default settings.

6. Your Rights

Access: You can request a copy of your data
Deletion: You can request deletion by unsubscribing or emailing us
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, the purposes of use, and the right to delete or opt-out. Contact us at support@guncontests.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we’ve collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of changes.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Gun Contests
Email: support@guncontests.com
Website: guncontests.com