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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Hot Metal Transfers LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, [hotmetaltransfers.com] (the “Site”), and purchase firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories from us. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect. We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, date of birth, driver’s license or government-issued ID (when required by law), and other identifiers.
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, billing information, and related payment data (processed securely by third-party payment processors).
  • Purchase Information: Details of the products you buy, including firearms and accessories.
  • Compliance Information: Information required by federal or state law, such as ATF Form 4473 data, firearms transaction records, and proof of eligibility to purchase regulated items.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and site usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information.  We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders.
  • Verify identity and eligibility for firearms purchases.
  • Comply with federal and state firearms laws, including ATF requirements.
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • Improve our website, services, and product offerings.
  • Send marketing communications (only if you opt in).
  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other illegal activity.

3. Sharing of Information.  We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, IT providers, and other vendors who help operate our business.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), state authorities, and law enforcement as required by law.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Firearms-Specific Compliance.  Purchasing firearms is subject to federal and state law. We are required to:

  • Transfer all firearms through a licensed FFL in your state of residence.
  • Verify your eligibility to purchase firearms under applicable law.
  • Retain certain transaction records in compliance with ATF regulations.

4473 Disclaimer: Information provided for firearm purchases will be used to complete ATF Form 4473 and related background checks as required by federal law. This data may be retained and disclosed to the ATF or other law enforcement agencies for compliance, inspection, or investigation purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices.  Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Control cookie and tracking preferences through your browser settings.

We cannot delete information required by federal or state firearms laws (e.g., Form 4473 records).

6. Data Security.  We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention.  We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill your orders.
  • Comply with federal and state record-keeping requirements (including all mandated retention periods).
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

8. Minors.  We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from individuals under the age of 18. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase most firearms accessories and at least 21 years old to purchase a handgun or other restricted items where applicable.

9. Changes to This Policy.  We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us.  If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Hot Metal Transfers, LLC
c/o Eric Davis, Esq.
6101 Penn Avenue, Ste 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
eric@hotmetaltransfers.com