At MEAN LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website meanarms.com, make a purchase, or interact with our services. Our services are intended for users 18 and older. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide our services, process orders, and comply with legal requirements. The types of information include:
Personal Information:
Name, email address, phone number, and billing/shipping address (provided during account creation or checkout).
Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers).
Age verification or identification data (for restricted firearm parts, components, or accessories, such as AR-15 lower receivers, to the extent required by law).
Non-Personal Information:
Browsing data, such as IP addresses, device type, browser type, and website interactions (via cookies or analytics tools).
Order history, including details of purchased firearm parts, components, or accessories (e.g., serialized components).
Sources:
Information you provide through forms, account registration, or customer support inquiries.
Automated technologies like cookies, pixels, or third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
Third-party services, such as e-commerce platforms, shipping providers, or Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealers for serialized item transfers.
How We Use Your Information:
We use your information to operate our business, deliver services, and meet legal obligations, including:
Processing and fulfilling orders for firearm parts, components, or accessories.
Verifying customer eligibility (e.g., age or compliance with federal/state laws for regulated parts).
Coordinating with FFL dealers to facilitate transfers of serialized items (e.g., lower receivers).
Providing customer support, including handling returns or inquiries.
Improving our website and services through analytics and user feedback.
Sending marketing communications, such as newsletters or promotions (with your consent, where required).
Complying with legal requirements, such as ATF record-keeping for regulated firearm parts, components, or accessories, to the extent required by law.
How We Share Your Information
We share your information with third parties only as necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations, including:
Service Providers:
Payment processors to handle transactions securely.
Shipping companies (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx) to deliver orders.
Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealers to facilitate transfers of serialized firearm parts, components, or accessories, such as lower receivers (e.g., sharing name, address, and order details).
E-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) to manage our website and sales.
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our website.
Legal Compliance:
We may share information with law enforcement or regulatory authorities (e.g., ATF) for regulated firearm parts, components, or accessories, to the extent required by law.
Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
No Data Sales:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
Storage:
Your information is stored on secure servers located in Georgia, USA, and retained for as long as necessary to provide services or meet legal requirements (e.g., ATF record-keeping for serialized firearm parts, components, or accessories, to the extent required by law, or tax obligations).
Security:
We use industry-standard measures, such as encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to protect your data. FFL dealers receiving your data are expected to follow their own privacy and ATF regulations. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Breaches:
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by law (e.g., within 72 hours under CCPA).
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction:
Update or correct inaccurate information.
Deletion:
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., ATF record-keeping for serialized firearm parts, components, or accessories, to the extent required by law).
Opt-Out:
Opt out of marketing communications or data sharing (if applicable).
CCPA Rights (California Residents):
Request information about data collection, opt out of data sales, or request deletion (email us at support@meanarms.com).
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@meanarms.com, 404-889-8960, or through our website’s contact form (protected by reCAPTCHA; Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply). We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized ads.
Cookies include:
Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., cart management).
Analytics Cookies:
Track user behavior to improve our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Advertising Cookies:
Enable targeted ads based on your browsing.
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool at meanarms.com or your browser settings. Opting out of non-essential cookies may limit some website features.
Age Restriction and Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for users 18 and older due to the regulated nature of firearm parts, components, or accessories. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at support@meanarms.com if you believe we have collected data from a minor.
Firearm Parts and Legal Compliance
As a retailer of firearm parts, components, or accessories, MEAN LLC complies with federal and state laws, including the Gun Control Act and ATF regulations. Certain items (e.g., AR-15 lower receivers) are serialized and considered firearms under ATF rules. These are shipped to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer to the customer, requiring us to collect and share data (e.g., name, address) with the FFL, to the extent required by law. We retain data for serialized firearm parts, components, or accessories as required by ATF regulations, to the extent required by law, and may share it with authorities if legally obligated.
Disclaimers
Our website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, MEAN LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or services. If you submit reviews or comments, we reserve the right to remove content that is offensive, unlawful, or contains personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates via email or a website banner. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@meanarms.com
Phone: 404-889-8960
Address: 7535 Highway 92 Woodstock, GA 30189