Privacy Policy
Steelfoot Firearms & Ammunition
Steelfoot Firearms & Ammunition (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and responsibly. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, services, or contact us directly.
1. Who We Are
Steelfoot Firearms & Ammunition is a UK-based supplier of firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories.
For any privacy-related concerns, please contact us at
Email gunroom@steelfoot.co.uk
Phone: 07532028472
2. What Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Identity Data: Name, date of birth, certification details (e.g., Firearm/Shotgun Certificate numbers).
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Contact Data: Email address, phone number, billing/delivery address.
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Transaction Data: Purchase history, payment method (note: we do not store full payment card details).
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, device data.
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Usage Data: How you use our website and services.
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Marketing Preferences: Your communication preferences, if you’ve opted in to receive updates.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:
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Fulfil and manage your orders
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Verify your legal eligibility to purchase restricted items
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Communicate order updates and respond to enquiries
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., firearms regulations)
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Improve our website and services
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Send you marketing communications (only if you’ve opted in)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
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Contractual necessity – for fulfilling your orders
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Legal obligation – where firearm sales require identity and license verification
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Legitimate interests – for improving our services and ensuring security
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Consent – for marketing communications (you can withdraw this at any time)
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data. We may share data with trusted third parties, including:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
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Couriers and logistics providers
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IT service providers (for website/email hosting)
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Firearms licensing authorities (when required by law)
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Other Registered Firearms Dealers (for RFD transfers)
All third parties are required to comply with data protection regulations.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We use a combination of physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data. This includes SSL encryption on our website, secure servers, and access controls.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for legal or operational reasons, typically:
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Customer purchase records: up to 7 years (for legal and accounting purposes)
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Firearm transaction records: as required by UK firearms law
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Marketing preferences: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request erasure of your data (where legally possible)
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent (for marketing)
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact us any time to exercise your rights.
9. Cookies
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled:
Steelfoot Firearms & Ammunition
Email: gunroom@steelfoot.co.uk
Phone: 07532028472